WorksheetsVirginia State & Local Legislature
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What houses make up the General Assembly?
a)
House of Delegates
b)
Supreme Court
c)
House of Reps
d)
State Senate and House of Delegates
2.
The power of Virginia’s government is outlined in which document?
a)
United States Constitution
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Virginia Constitution
d)
Virginia Declaration
3.
The capitol of Virginia is in
a)
Washington DC
b)
Richmond
c)
Arlington
d)
Williamsburg
4.
Only ONE state (Nebraska) has a state legislature with a single chamber, which is known as _______.
a)
monocameral
b)
dicameral
c)
polycameral
d)
unicameral
5.
How old must you be to be a representative in VA?
a)
18
b)
21
c)
25
d)
30
6.
How many people are in the House of Delegates?
a)
50
b)
75
c)
100
d)
400
7.
How long is a Delegate's term?
a)
2 years
b)
5 years
c)
7 years
d)
10 years
8.
How many State Senators are there?
a)
10
b)
25
c)
40
d)
50
9.
How long is a State Senator's term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
15 years
10.
What is the largest territorial & political subdivision in VA?
a)
County
b)
City
c)
Township
d)
Shire
11.
Are there tribal governments in Virginia?
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
Where do you have the most governmental influence?
a)
Congress
b)
State Government
c)
Federal Government
d)
Local Government
13.
What determines how a city is divided and how the land will be used?
a)
Zoning
b)
Public Services
c)
Infrastructure
d)
Skyscrapers
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