state gov

Question 1

what is federalism

Answer 1

the divided power between the state and national government

Question 2

what is separation of powers

Answer 2

when the powers are separated by each branch in the government

Question 3

What are reserved powers

Answer 3

powers reserved for the states

Question 4

What is the 10th amendment

Answer 4

that the national government is only allowed to do whatever is stated in the constitution and if it’s not in the constitution, then the power goes to the states or the citizens

Question 5

What are concurrent powers

Answer 5

powers that are shared between the national and federal states

Question 6

what are the responsibilities of the national government

Answer 6

conduct foreign policy
regulate commerce (trade)
provide for the common defense

Question 7

what are the responsibility of the states gov

Answer 7

health
education
safety
welfare

Question 8

where does the organization and jurisdiction in the Virginia Courts come from

Answer 8

Virginia constitution/laws

Question 9

what do state government officials do

Answer 9

issue search/arrest warrants,
force people to attend court
deal with emergency custody orders,
set bail

Question 10

what type of jurisdiction do original district courts have

Answer 10

original jurisdiction

Question 11

what types of cases to district courts deal with

Answer 11

traffic violations
misdemeanors
civil cases less than $4,500
civil cases with amounts between $4,500 - $25,000

Question 12

when does the district courts have preliminary hearings

Answer 12

only with felony cases

Question 13

do district courts have judges/justices/jury

Answer 13

judges but NO jury

Question 14

what type of jurisdiction do juvenile courts have

Answer 14

original

Question 15

what type of cases to juvenile courts listen to

Answer 15

juvenile delinquents (18 or younger)
child custody/support
family issues

Question 16

do juvenile courts have a jury/judge/justice

Answer 16

they have judges and NO jury

Question 17

what type of jurisdiction do circuit courts have

Answer 17

original jurisdiction

Question 18

what types of cases do circuit courts deal with

Answer 18

felonies
civil cases with $25,00 or more
civil cases in between $4,500 - $25,000

Question 19

when does the circuit courts have appellate jurisdiction

Answer 19

when the cases are appealed from the general district courts or the juvenile courts

Question 20

does the circuit courts have a jury/judge/justice

Answer 20

they have judges and a jury

Question 21

what type of jurisdiction does the Virginia court of appeals have

Answer 21

appellate jurisdiction

Question 22

what is the main job of the court of appeals

Answer 22

review the decisions from the lower courts

Question 23

how many judges does the appeal courts have

Answer 23

at least 3 judges

Question 24

what do the appeal courts have final decision in

Answer 24

traffic cases
admi agency cases
juvenile/domestic relations cases

Question 25

do the court of appeals have a jury/judge/justice

Answer 25

judge and no jury

Question 26

what type of jurisdiction does the virginia supreme court have

Answer 26

original and appellate

Question 27

what is the supreme court’s main job

Answer 27

review the decisions from the lower courts

Question 28

what type of cases do the supreme court’s hear

Answer 28

those appealed from the lower courts
those dealing with the constitutional state laws

Question 29

does the supreme court have justice/jury/judge

Answer 29

justice and no jury

Question 30

what is Virginia legislative branch called

Answer 30

the general assembly

Question 31

bicameral meaning

Answer 31

2 houses

Question 32

what are the 2 houses in the virginian legislative branch

Answer 32

house of delegates and the Senate

Question 33

steps for lawmaking in the Virginia courts

Answer 33

step 1: bill is introduced to the general assembly
step 2: bill is sent to committee
step 3: bill is sent to the floor and debated
step 4: bill is voted on
step 5: once the bill is passed, it does the same thing at the other house
step 6: when accepted in both house, than it goes to the president to sign or veto the law

Question 34

what are some public issues dealt with in the virginian legislative branch

Answer 34

education
public health
environment
state budget
revenue

Question 35

how long does the governor and the attorney general serve for

Answer 35

4 year terms

Question 36

what is the attorney general and the governors role

Answer 36

to enforce the laws

Question 37

what are the roles of the governor

Answer 37

chief of state
chief of legislator
chief administrator
party chief
commander in chief
chief citizen

Question 38

what do cabinet secretaries, department agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards do

Answer 38

administer law
enforce laws
regulate aspects of business and economy
provide services

Question 39

what forms the Virginia government

Answer 39

the virginia constitution

Question 40

how many days do the general assembly meet

Answer 40

an annual amount of days

Question 41

what are the names of the courts in virginia

Answer 41

the supreme court
court of appeals
circuit courts
district courts (including courts such as juvenile and domestic relations courts)

Question 42

can you appeal from the Virginia supreme court to the U.S supreme court

Answer 42

yes you can!