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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the three branches of government in Virginia?
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The legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch.
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What is the legislative branch in Virginia known as?
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The General Assembly
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What does the legislative branch (The General Assembly) do?
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It makes state laws
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What two parts make up the General Assembly?
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The Senate and House of Delegates
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Who makes up the executive branch?
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The Governor
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What does the executive branch (The Governor) do?
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Makes sure that the state laws are carried out
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What makes up the judicial branch?
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The state's court system
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What does the judicial branch (court system) do?
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Decides cases about people accused of breaking the law and whether or not a law agrees with Virginia's constitution
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What products are found in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater)?
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Seafood
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What industries are found in the Coastal Plain (Tidewater)?
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Shipbuilding, tourism, federal military istallations
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What products are found in the Piedmont?
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Tobacco products, information technology
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What industries are found in the Piedmont?
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Technology, federal and state government, farming, textiles
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What products are found in the Blue Ridge Mountain region?
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Apples
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What industries are found in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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Recreation
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What products are found in the Valley and Ridge region?
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Poultry and apples
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What industries are found in the Valley in Ridge region?
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Farming
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What products are found in the Appalachian Plateau region?
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Coal
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What industries are found in the Appalachian Plateau region?
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Coal Mining
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What makes up Virginia's transportation system?
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Highways, railroads, and air transportation
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What does Virginia's transportation system do?
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It moves raw materials to factories and finished products to market.
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What does export mean?
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To send out of state or country
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What does Virginia export?
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Virginia exports agricultural and manufactured products, including tobacco, poultry, coal, and large ships
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How have advances in communications and technology helped the economy grow?
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Virginia has a large number of communications and other technology industries.
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What industry is a major part of Virginia's economy?
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Tourism
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In what ways in Virginia part of the U.S. economy?
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Because many federal workers live and/or work in Virginia, the federal government has a significant impact on Virginia's economy
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