State & Local Government

Question 1

To oversee specific functions of the state government,the Governor appoints –

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members of the cabinet.

Question 2

Which step is missing from the solution?

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Debate bill on the floor

Question 3

Which completes the web?

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House of Delegates

Question 4

The Virginia Constitution distributes power among the -

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three branches of government.

Question 5

What replaces the question mark in the web?

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Acts by the General Assembly

Question 6

Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without -

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adequate funding.

Question 7

Powers given to the national government are implied in-

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Constitution of the United States of America.

Question 8

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials?

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Individuals

Question 9

The state biennial budget is approved by the –

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General Assembly.

Question 10

Who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in the city and county?

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School Board

Question 11

Who is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?

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Council

Question 12

The executive power on the state level of government is exercised by the–

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Governor.

Question 13

These powers are carried out by cabinet secretaries & departments, agencies, commissions, and-

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regulatory boards.

Question 14

In order to oversee the operations of the local gov't, VA counties, towns,& cities may hire a –

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manager.

Question 15

The Governor of Virginia exercises the formal powers granted by the –

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Constitution of Virginia.

Question 16

Which issue completes the graphic organizer?

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Education

Question 17

The relationship between the state and federal governments is outlined in the -

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Constitution of the United States of America.

Question 18

Which branch of state government has this power?

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Legislative

Question 19

Which local government officials may be elected or appointed?

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School Board members

Question 20

Who is responsible for passing laws (ordinances) for the county?

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Board of Supervisors

Question 21

What is the term of office for Virginia’s Governor?

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4 years

Question 22

Virginia’s legislative branch is the –

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General Assembly.

Question 23

In which document would you find this information?

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Virginia Constitution

Question 24

Which legislative power best completes the table?

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Board of Supervisors

Question 25

What BEST completes the chart?

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Makes community ordinances

Question 26

Where does local government derive their power?

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Constitution of Virginia and acts by the General Assembly

Question 27

Complete the analogy:The President is to the national government as the Governor is to the -

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state government.

Question 28

If a power is NOT specifically given to the national government, then the power is held by the-

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states.

Question 29

What power of Virginia local governments provides funding for education and public safety?

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levy taxes

Question 30

Which unit of local government is being described in the text box?

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County

Question 31

Which is a primary responsibility of state governments?

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establish minimum standards for local schools

Question 32

What role is the Governor fulfilling in the picture?

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Chief Legislator

Question 33

Which would BEST replace the question marks?

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Local government powers

Question 34

Which is a local government power?

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enforce state and local laws

Question 35

The cases from the courts listed in this box are heard by -

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judges.

Question 36

Powers given to cities are listed in the -

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City Charter.

Question 37

What BEST completes the web?

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Promote an informed citizenry

Question 38

Which is a primary responsibility of the state level of government?

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promote public health,safety, and welfare

Question 39

What BEST completes the text box?

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Educate children

Question 40

All of these people are –

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elected.

State & Local Government

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State & Local Government

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