VS.10 Flashcards
What are the three branches of Virginia’s state government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the purpose of the Legislative branch in Virginia?
Makes state laws
What are the two parts of the General Assembly in Virginia?
Senate, House of Delegates
Who heads the Executive branch of Virginia’s government?
The governor
What is the role of the Judicial branch in Virginia?
Decides cases about law violations and law constitutionality
What factors influence the products and industries in Virginia?
People’s buying habits, geography, available resources
List some top products and industries in Virginia.
- Architectural or engineering services
- Banking and lending
- Computer Programming or systems design
- Food products
- Shipbuilding
What types of jobs contribute to Virginia’s service industry?
- Private health care
- Computer programming or systems design
- Engineering
- Government services
What are Virginia’s top manufactured products?
- Ships
- Tobacco products
- Beverages
- Chemical goods
- Motor vehicle parts and trucks
What conditions make agriculture successful in Virginia?
Fertile soil and a favorable, mild climate
What are the top livestock products in Virginia?
- Chickens
- Cows
- Milk
- Turkeys
- Hogs
What are the top cash crops in Virginia?
- Soybeans
- Corn
- Tobacco
- Tomatoes
- Apples
- Peanuts
What geographical features support industries like shipbuilding in Virginia?
Access to deepwater ports, proximity to Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean
What role did coal play in Virginia’s economy?
Major product, important for many years, less important today
What contributed to the success of the Appalachian coalfields?
Expansion of railroads
How has transportation affected Virginia’s economy?
Moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets
What are some products that Virginia exports?
- Tobacco
- Poultry
- Coal
- Large ships
What is the significance of tourism in Virginia’s economy?
Major part of the economy
How does the federal government impact Virginia’s economy?
Many federal government workers live and/or work in Virginia
What has increased Virginia’s role in the global economy?
Increased trade relationships with other countries
Fill in the blank: Virginia’s transportation system includes highways, railroads, air transportation, and _______.
[methods of shipping]
