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
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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
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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
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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?

17
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who helps the governor

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

20
Q

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

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

25
who runs counties in Va
Board of Supervisors
26
What are local laws called
Ordinences
27
Who makes decisions for schools
school board (5 members)
28
Who runs towns in va
town councils and mayors
29
who runs cities in va
city councils and mayors
30
Who is hired by counties, cities, and towns to help run local government
manager
31
the Va constitution requires localities to elect what 4 officers.
Sheriff Clerk of the Circuit court Commissioner of revenue Treasurer