history unit 9 Flashcards
What makes up Virginia’s Executive Branch?
The governor, the lieutenant governor, and the attorney general.
What makes up Virginia’s Legislative Branch?
The general assembly, senate, and the house of delegates.
What makes up Virginia’s Judicial Branch?
Supreme courts: reviews decisions of lower state courts. Court of appeals: reviews lower court decisions and state commissions. Circuit court: handles trials cases. General district courts: have original jurisdiction in misdemeanor traffic cases and lesser civil cases.
What responsibilities does the Governor have?
The governor is the chief executive officer of the state. They oversee the state bureaucracy, prepare the biennial state budget, propose legislation, appoint cabinet officials and various agencies, exercise veto power, and serve a non-consecutive 4 years term.
How many members make up the Virginia Senate and how long do they serve?
40 members and they serve 4 year terms.
How many members make up the Virginia House of Delegates and how long do they serve?
100 delegates and serve 2 year terms.
How are senators and delegates chosen?
They’re chosen by the Lieutenant governor and the number is based on population.
What types of cases do the General District courts hear?
Handle traffic violations, minor criminal cases, civil cases, and felony cases.
How many justices are on the Virginia Supreme Court and how long do they serve?
7 judges serve 12 years.
Who elects the judges and justices in Virginia?
Selected by the General Assembly.
What are the THREE types of local government in Virginia?
Counties, Cities, and towns.
In a city, who handles all of the legislative and administrative tasks?
City Council.
In a county, who handles all of the legislative and administrative tasks?
Board of Supervisors.
What type of local government is York and Gloucester?
County.
What type of local government is Newport News and Hampton?
City.
School boards can be __________________ or __________________ by Virginia?
elected or appointed.
What are groups that work together to solve common problems called?
Regional authorities.
What rule gives power from the state to local governments?
Dillon’s Rule.
In Virginia’s state and local governments, who shapes the public agenda?
Elected officials, political leaders, interest groups, media, and individual citizens.
What are some ways individuals influence public policy?
Participating in politics, expressing opinions, joining interest groups, providing officials with accurate and detailed info, identifying issues, stimulating interest in public affairs, building a positive image for the group, finding like-minded people, providing useful info, and lobbying.
