WorksheetsCE.7-8 Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.
Virginia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
What is the legislature of Virginia called?
House of Burgesses
General Assembly
State Council
The Virginia General Assembly is bicameral. What are the names of the two houses?
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Burgesses and Senate
House of Delegates and Senate
Who is the head of the state executive branch in Virginia?
governor
mayor
board of supervisors
How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which term means division of power between the states and the national government?
federalism
concurrent powers
amendment
What is the correct order of the lawmaking process at the state level of government?
Introducing the bill, debate, vote, working in committee, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to governor to sign into law.
Introducing the bill, working in committee, debate, vote, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to president to sign into law.
Introducing the bill, working in committee, debate, vote, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to governor to sign into law.
Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly write laws and take action in response to _________.
problems or issues
the State of the Union Address
the available time and money
Select the primary issues in the legislative process at the state level.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)
education and public health
environment
foreign policy
state budget and revenue
printing money
Select all of the ways the executive branch influences policymaking at the state level.
propose the annual budget
propose legislation in the State of the Union Address
propose the biennial budget
propose legislation in the State of the Commonwealth Address
approve, veto, or line-item veto bills
Which role (hat) does NOT belong to the governor?
chief diplomat
commander-in-chief
chief of party
chief executive
Who helps the governor administer laws, enforce laws, regulate/monitor aspects of business and the economy, and provide services? (Select all that apply.)
cabinet secretaries
cabinet departments
agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards
Senators and members of the House of Delegates
What are the three units of local government in Virginia?
(Select 3.)
precincts
cities
localities
counties
towns
Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.
council
mayor
board of supervisors
manager
Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.
council
mayor
manager
board of supervisors
Which of the following localities have an elected or appointed school board to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools?
cities
towns
counties
regions
In which units of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to oversee the operations of the local government?
counties
towns
cities
all of these answers are correct
Which units of local government elect a mayor OR have members of the council appoint a mayor?
(Select all answers that apply.)
cities
counties
towns
precincts
Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?
federal courts
state courts
local courts
All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by the ______ and ______.
(Select 2.)
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Constitution
acts of Congress
acts of the General Assembly
Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.
constitutions
preambles
ordinances
charters
Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?
individuals
families
mayors
the president
Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of ______.
federal laws and executive orders
state laws and ordinances
state laws and programs
federal laws and programs
Which of the following are powers that are exercised by Virginia local governments?
(Select all answers that apply.)
enforce state and local laws
promote public health and protect public safety
regulate land use and levy/collect taxes
endanger the environment
educate the children
Which locality is located within counties, allowing its citizens to receive and pay for services from both the county and its own government?
cities
towns
counties
regions
BONUS QUESTION: If Mr. Newberry could move anywhere, where would it be?
California
New York City
Nebraska
Wyoming
