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25 Cards in this Set
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Virginia's state government is made up of how many branches (parts)?
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three
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What is the legislative branch of the Virginia's government called?
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General Assembly
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Which branch makes state laws?
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legislative
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Name the 2 parts that the General Assembly is divided into.
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Senate and House of Delegates
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Who heads the executive branch of the state government?
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governor
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Which branch carries out state laws?
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executive
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The judicial branch is the state's ? system
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court
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Which branch decides cases about people accused of breaking the law and determines if the laws agrees with Virginia's constitution?
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judicial
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Which region is known for seafood and peanut products?
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Tidewater
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Which region is known for tobacco products and information technology?
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Piedmont
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Which region is known for apple products?
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Blue Ridge Mountains
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Which region is known for poultry, dairy, beef, and apple products?
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Valley and Ridge
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Which region is known for coal?
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Appalachian Plateau
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Which region is best characterized by the industry of coal mining?
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Appalachian Plateau
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Which region is best characterized by the industry of farming?
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Valley and Ridge
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Which region is best characterized by the industries of recreation and farming?
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Blue Ridge Mountains
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Which region is best characterized by the industries of federal and state government, farming, and the horse industry?
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Piedmont
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Which region is characterized by the industries of military bases, shipbuilding, and tourism?
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Tidewater
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______ in transportation, communication, and technology have facilitated (caused) migration and led to economic development in Virginia.
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advances
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Which system in Virginia moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets?
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transportation
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______ has a large number of communication and technology industries.
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Virginia
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What is a major part of Virginia's economy?
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tourism
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Tobacco, poultry, coal, and large ships are common ___________ for Virginia.
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exports
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Because many federal government workers live and/or work in Virginia, the_______ has a significant impact on Virginia's economy.
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federal government
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Highways, railroads, air transportation, and shipping make up Virginia's _____ system.
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transportation
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