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Unit 5 State Government Flashcards

1
Q

what is federalism

A

when national and stated governments share power

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2
Q

which amendment gives states power

A

10th

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3
Q

what are state powers called

A

reserved

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4
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what are powers shared by the national and state governments called

A

concurrent powers (ex. taxes)

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5
Q

what are the primary responsibilitys of states government

A
  1. education
  2. safety
  3. health
  4. welfare
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6
Q

give two examples of concurrent powers

A

taxes and enforce laws

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7
Q

what established the va state government?

A

the va constitution

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8
Q

what is the va legislative branch called

A

general assembly

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9
Q

what are the two parts of the general assembly

A

house of delegates and the va senate

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10
Q

how long does the general assembly meet on even and odd numbered years

A

even=60
odd=30

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11
Q

how many va senators are there

A

40

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12
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how many house of delagates members are there

A

100

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13
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how long do va senators serve?

A

4 years

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14
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how long do house of delegates serve

A

2 years

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15
Q

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

A
  1. education
  2. public health (hospitals)
  3. environment
  4. budget (money going out)
  5. taxes (money coming in)
  6. licensing
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16
Q

who runs the va executive branch?

A

governor

17
Q

who helps the governor

A

cabinet

18
Q

what are the 2 executive officers other than governor

A

Lt. Governor
Attorney General

19
Q

how long are 3 members of the executive branch elected for

A

4 years

20
Q

reminder that the governor holds the same responsibilities as a president, just on a state level

A

got it

21
Q

what is the highest court in VA

A

the VA supreme court

22
Q

list the VA courts in order from lowest to highest

A
  1. VA District Court (ex.juvenile court)
  2. Va circuit court (more serious crimes)
  3. VA court of appeals
  4. VA supreme court
23
Q

Who creates local government in VA

A

General Assembly

24
Q

What lists powers of cities towns, and counties in Va

A

Charters

25
Q

who runs counties in Va

A

Board of Supervisors

26
Q

What are local laws called

A

Ordinences

27
Q

Who makes decisions for schools

A

school board (5 members)

28
Q

Who runs towns in va

A

town councils and mayors

29
Q

who runs cities in va

A

city councils and mayors

30
Q

Who is hired by counties, cities, and towns to help run local government

A

manager

31
Q

the Va constitution requires localities to elect what 4 officers.

A

Sheriff
Clerk of the Circuit court
Commissioner of revenue
Treasurer

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