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BTMS- Federalism and Virginia State Government
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Federalism and Virginia State Government Review
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Felony trial courts in Virginia are also known as...
Circuit Courts
None of the Above
District Courts
Court of Appeals
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To protect natural resources (example: improve water quality of Chesapeake Bay)
Public Health
Environment
State Budget
Revenue
3
The Virginia Constitution distributes power among the...
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
Executive Branch
4
To promote and protect the health of its citizens (example: fund health benefits)
Public Health
State Budget
Environment
Education
5
The national government can put mandates in place without providing adequate funding.
False
True
6
Virginia's Attorney General is the...
Head State Executive Officer
Head State Legal Officer
Second in Command
Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
7
To approve a biennial (two-year) budget prepared by the governor
Public Health
State Budget
Education
Revenue
8
The highest court in Virginia is...
Virginia Circuit Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
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The Virginia Judicial System has how many levels?
2
3
4
5
10
Virginia's Lieutenant Governor is elected to a _____ year term.
Two
Six
Four
Three
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Virginia's Governor is elected to a ______ year term.
five
two
four
six
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Powers of the Virginia State Government are outlined in the...
U.S. Constitution
None of the above
Virginia State Constitution
All of the above
13
Elected officials write laws and take action in response to problems and issues raised by...
Interest Groups
Both A and B
Constituents
None of the Above
14
In a federal form of government, which level of government is supreme?
Local
National
International
State
15
The National Government...
Conducts foreign policy
Regulates commerce between states
All of the above
provides for the common defense
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This VA court has a chief justice and six justices...
District Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Virginia
Circuit Court
17
The fourth step in the Virginia Lawmaking Process is...
The bill is sent to the Governor to be signed into law
The bill is introduced by a Delegate or Senator
The bill is voted on in each house
The bill is debated on the floor of each house
18
To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (ex: create minimum standards for local schools)
Environment
Public Health
Education
Revenue
19
Federalism is the _________ of power between the states and the national government.
sharing
agreement
breakdown
division
20
The State Government is responsible for...
Promoting Public Safety
All of the above
Promoting Public Welfare
Promoting Public Health
21
Powers not given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the...
None of the above
States
Federal Government
Local Districts
22
The second step in the Virginia lawmaking process is...
The bill is introduced by a Delegate or Senator
The bill is debated on the floor of each house
The bill is reviewed in committee
The bill is sent to the Governor to be signed into law
23
Small claims courts and Juvenile and domestic relations courts are the focus of...
the Virginia Supreme Court
District Courts
the Court of Appeals
Circuit Courts
24
The first step in the lawmaking process in the General Assembly is...
The bill is reviewed in committee
The bill is voted on in each house
The bill is introduced by a Delegate or Senator
The bill is debated on the floor of the house
25
The third step in the Virginia lawmaking process is...
The bill is voted on in each house
The bill is sent to the Governor to be signed into law
The bill is reviewed in committee
The bill is debated on the floor of each house
26
To collect and levy taxes
Education
Public Health
State Budget
Revenue
27
Which of the following are roles of the Virginia Governor
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
All of the Above
28
Cabinet secretaries, departments, agencies, commissions, & regulatory boards are in charge of..
All of the above
Regulating aspects of business and the economy
Providing services
Administering laws and enforcing laws
29
Virginia's bicameral legislature is called the...
House of Delegates
Congress
General Assembly
House of Lords
30
The Virginia General Assembly consists of...
Virginia Senate
House of Representatives
House of Delegates
Both A and B
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The fifth step in the Virginia Lawmaking Process is...
The bill is debated on the floor of each house
The bill is sent to the Governor to be signed into law
The bill is voted on in each house
The bill is reviewed in committee
