Unit 4 even 1 pt2

Question 1

what is the perpose checks and balances and separation of powers

Answer 1

so one branch does become too powerful

Question 2

impeaching and convicting the president is a check of which branch

Answer 2

legislative

Question 3

which branch approves the appointment of fedreal judges

Answer 3

legislative

Question 4

which branch appoints federal judges

Answer 4

executive

Question 5

vetoing legislation created by congress is a check of which branch

Answer 5

executive

Question 6

How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch

Answer 6

by declaring laws/ actions unconstitutional

Question 7

Approve/ reject presidential treaties

Answer 7

Branch checking: legislative
Branch checked: executive

Question 8

what established VA state government

Answer 8

VA constitution

Question 9

The VA legislative branch called what?

Answer 9

general assembly

Question 10

how often does the VA general assembly meet in even and odd numbered years?

Answer 10

even 60
odd 30

Question 11

how many VA Senators are there?

Answer 11

40

Question 12

How many Delegates are there

Answer 12

100

Question 13

How long is a VA senate term

Answer 13

4 years

Question 14

how long is a delegate term

Answer 14

2 years

Question 15

what are the main issues that the general assembly makes state laws about?

Answer 15

education
public health(hospitals)
Environment
state budget(biennial=2 years)
Taxes
Licensing

Question 16

who runs VA Executive Branch?

Answer 16

governor

Question 17

How long is a VA governors term

Answer 17

4 years

Question 18

who helps the governor carry out laws in VA?

Answer 18

Governors cabinit

Question 19

what are the other two VA executive branch officers besides govner

Answer 19

Lt.governor(2nd commander)
Attorney general(states lawyer)

Question 20

what is the highest court in VA

Answer 20

VA supreme court