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305 General Assembly Trivia
305 General Assembly Trivia
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When the bill gets through both houses, it goes to ________ to work out differences between the bill.
governor
floor
committee
conference committee
2
Bills that become law typically go into effect the _____ following the adjournment of the Virginia GA session.
January
April
September
July
3
In Virginia, who makes laws and takes action in response to problems and issues?
General Assembly
president
mayor
governor
4
What are the two houses in the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and House of Representatives
Senate and House of Delegates
Senate and House of Burgesses
House of Representatives and Senate
5
If a bill passes the Virginia House of Delegates it becomes a law.
False
True
6
How many days does the General Assembly meet during even-numbered years?
30
10
15
60
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The President has a Vice President. The Governor has a ___.
Vice Governor
Assistant Governor
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Governor
8
How do Virginia judges and justices get their jobs?
elected by the General Assembly
appointed by the president and approved by the Senate
Appointed by the governor
appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate
9
How often does the General Assembly meet?
as needed
monthly
annually
biennially
10
What is the Virginia legislative branch called?
Senate
Congress
General Assembly
House of Delegates
11
What do cabinet secretaries and departments do?
provide services
makes the laws
regulate aspects of business
administer the laws
12
The Virginia House of Delegates has ______ delegates.
100
50
40
80
13
What is the correct usage when refering to a senator by their name AND title, according to AP Style?
Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-9th, ...
Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, ...
Senator Jennifer McClellan, a Democrat from Richmond, ...
Senator Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, ...
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Because the General Assembly has two houses, it is ___.
unicameral
divided
bicameral
dysfunctional
15
The General Assembly amends the budget
In even-numbered years
In odd-numbered years
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The General Assembly...
interprets the laws
enforces the laws
makes the laws
carries out the laws
17
What gives formal powers to the governor?
General Assembly
Congress
VA Constitution
US Constitution
18
The General Assembly adopts the ___ budget.
biennial
monthly
yearly
annual
19
What is the correct usage when refering to a delegate by their name AND title, according to AP Style?
Del. Elizabeth Guzmán, D-Woodbridge, ...
Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán, D-Woodbridge, ...
Del. Elizabeth Guzmán, a Democrat from Woodbridge, ...
Woodbridge Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán, a Democrat,
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How many days does the General Assembly meet during odd-numbered years?
15
10
30
60
21
What establishes the Virginia government?
VA Constitution
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
22
The 1st step in the lawmaking process in Virginia
introduced by Senator or Delegate
goes to conference committee
goes to committee
goes to the floor
23
In Virginia who signs a bill into law?
president
governor
senator
delegate
24
The Virginia Senate has _______ senators.
50
80
100
40
