Va State And Local Goverment

Question 1

What are the parts of the General Assembly?

Answer 1

~ House of delegates-100

~ Va Senate-40

Question 2

How often does the General Assembly meet each year?

Answer 2

~ They meet for a fixed number of days.

Question 3

Once the General Assembly passes a bill, what happens next?

Answer 3

~ It goes to the governor to sign it into law or veto.

Question 5

What is the supreme law in Virginia?

Answer 5

~ Virginia Constitution- The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Question 6

Sequence the steps a bill must take to become a law on the national and state levels.

Answer 6

1. Bill is introduced.
2. Work in committees.
3. Debate on the floor.
4. Voting in both houses.
5. President or Governor signs the bill into law.

Question 7

From where does the governor get his/her powers?

Answer 7

~ Virginia Constitution.

Question 8

List the roles of the Governor.

Answer 8

• Chief-of-State
• Chief Legislative
• Chief Executive
• Commander-in-Chief
• Party Chief
• Chief Citizen

Question 9

Chief-of-State.

Answer 9

• Main public representative or ceremonial head of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Represents the state at ceremonies and important public events.

Question 10

Chief Legislative.

Answer 10

• Proposer of the legislative agenda for the state by State of the Commonwealth Address.
• Can sign, veto, or line-item veto bills.
• Proposes a biennial budget.

Question 11

How do members of the governor’s cabinet get their job?

Answer 11

~ They are appointed by the governor.

Question 12

Commander-in-Chief.

Answer 12

*Head of the state’s Military National Guard.

Question 13

Chief Executive.

Answer 13

• Head of the executive branch of state government.
• Makes sure laws are faithfully executed.
• Appoints or removes the heads of many departments in the executive branch.

Question 14

Party Chief.

Answer 14

• Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch in the state.

Question 15

Who helps the General Assembly to form legislation?

Answer 15

~ Individuals and Interest groups.

Question 16

Which court(s) have the power of judicial review.

Answer 16

• The U.S. Supreme Court

* VA Supreme Court

Question 17

A state law is thrown away when…

Answer 17

• The U.S. Supreme Court determines that the law conflicts with the Constitution.

Question 18

The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level - General Assembly:

Answer 18

• Education
• Public Health
• Environment
• State Budget
• Revenue

Question 19

Name the units of local government in Virginia.

Answer 19

• County
• Town
• City

Question 20

What are the names of the legislative branches of local government?

Answer 20

• City Council - City
• Board of Supervisors - County
• Town Council - Town

Question 21

What 4 positions does the Virginia Constitution require all localities to elect?

Answer 21

• Sheriff
• Treasurer
• Commissioner of Revenue
• Clerk of the Circuit Court

Question 22

Sheriff.

Answer 22

• Enforces laws.

Question 23

Commissioner of Revenue.

Answer 23

• Accesses (Charges) property taxes and other local taxes.

Question 24

Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Answer 24

• Keeps records of legal documents such as wills and divorces.

Question 25

Treasurer.

Answer 25

• Collects local taxes and makes payments.

Question 26

What international issues might require local governments to act?

Answer 26

• Pandemics.
• Terrorism.
• Policies to protect the environment.
• Economic development policies in response to emerging global warming.

Question 27

VA Supreme Court.

Answer 27

• Justices/No jury
• Appellate and limited original jurisdiction.
• Have judicial review over state laws.

Question 28

Steps of due process for criminal cases:

Answer 28

1. Arrest with Probable Clause.
2. Arraignment.
3. Jail or Bail.
4. Felony - primary hearing.
5. Court date set Trial is held.
6. A guilty verdict may be appealed.

Question 29

What are the procedures in a Civil Case?

Answer 29

1. Plaintiff sues.
2. Cases can be held by a judge or jury.
3. A ruling is issued.
4. Cases can be appealed.

Question 30

Chief Citizen.

Answer 30

• Representative of all Virginians’.