Unit 5 State Government Flashcards
what is federalism
when national and stated governments share power
which amendment gives states power
10th
what are state powers called
reserved
what are powers shared by the national and state governments called
concurrent powers (ex. taxes)
what are the primary responsibilitys of states government
- education
- safety
- health
- welfare
give two examples of concurrent powers
taxes and enforce laws
what established the va state government?
the va constitution
what is the va legislative branch called
general assembly
what are the two parts of the general assembly
house of delegates and the va senate
how long does the general assembly meet on even and odd numbered years
even=60
odd=30
how many va senators are there
40
how many house of delagates members are there
100
how long do va senators serve?
4 years
how long do house of delegates serve
2 years
what are the main issues that the general assembly makes laws about
- education
- public health (hospitals)
- environment
- budget (money going out)
- taxes (money coming in)
- licensing
who runs the va executive branch?
governor
who helps the governor
cabinet
what are the 2 executive officers other than governor
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
how long are 3 members of the executive branch elected for
4 years
reminder that the governor holds the same responsibilities as a president, just on a state level
got it
what is the highest court in VA
the VA supreme court
list the VA courts in order from lowest to highest
- VA District Court (ex.juvenile court)
- Va circuit court (more serious crimes)
- VA court of appeals
- VA supreme court
Who creates local government in VA
General Assembly
What lists powers of cities towns, and counties in Va
Charters
who runs counties in Va
Board of Supervisors
What are local laws called
Ordinences
Who makes decisions for schools
school board (5 members)
Who runs towns in va
town councils and mayors
who runs cities in va
city councils and mayors
Who is hired by counties, cities, and towns to help run local government
manager
the Va constitution requires localities to elect what 4 officers.
Sheriff
Clerk of the Circuit court
Commissioner of revenue
Treasurer
