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17 Cards in this Set
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How does the Virginia Constitution distribute power? |
Between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state government |
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What is the name of the legislative branch in Virginia? |
The General Assembly |
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How many houses is the General Assembly divided into? |
2 houses, the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate |
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Who heads the executive branch in Virginia? |
The governor is the head of the executive branch in Virginia. The governor appoints members of each cabinet. |
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Who else is in the executive branch? |
The lieutenant governor and the attorney general |
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What are the 4 levels of courts in Virginia? |
1. Supreme Court 2. Court of appeals 3. Circuit courts 4. District courts (includes small claims courts and juvenile and domestic relations courts) |
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Powers not given to the national government are reserved to the ________________________. |
States |
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What are some responsibilities of the National government? |
1. Conduct foreign policy 2. Regulate commerce 3. Provide for the common defense |
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What are some responsibilities of the State government? |
1. Promote public health 2. Promote public safety 3. Promote public welfare |
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Why would there be tension between the national and state governments? |
There would be tension is federal government requires the state to do something without adequate funding. |
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What is the first step in getting a bill passed into law in the Virginia General Assembly? |
Introduce a bill |
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What is the second step in getting a bill passed into law? |
Work in a committee |
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After the bill has been into the committee, what happens to the bill? |
It is debated on the floor of each house and then voted on in each house. |
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After the bill is approved in the General Assembly, where does it go? |
The bill is sent to the governor to sign into law. |
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Why would an elected official write laws? |
To take action in response to problems and issues. |
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Who else helps shape legislation in the General Assembly? |
Individuals and interest groups |
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How does the legislative branch help Education? |
They promote an informed and engaged citizenry and establish minimum standards for local schools. |
