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1
How often does the General Assembly meet?
Biennially five days a week
Biennially for a set number of days
Annually for a set number of days
Annually five days a week
2
Virginia's governor can do all of the following to a bill except-
sign it
amend and return it
veto it
have the people vote on it
3
Tim was hired by an interest group. His job is to influence lawmakers to support policies.
politician
lobbyist
teacher
lawyer
4
Which statement below describes one of the roles of a governor in the state executive branch?
"I am the leader who runs the Board of Supervisors"
"I can introduce a bill to a committee in General Assembly"
"I prepare the biennial budget for the General Assembly
"I represent people of America and work for public interest"
5
When there is a dispute between the state and national government, which has higher authority?
State
National
Local
State and national
6
How are members of the General Assembly selected?
Elected by the people
Chosen by a commission
Elected by the council
Appointed by the governor
7
What do you call the leader of the state executive branch?
Mayor
Governor
Board of Supervisors
President
8
Reserved powers are power in the Constitution that are given to what level of government?
State
State and National
National
Local
9
Identify the correct process to pass legislation in the state of Virginia
Senator proposes bill, voted on, debated on floor
Senator proposes bill, committee, debated, vote, bill signed
Senator proposes bill, debated on the floor, signed into law
committee, debated, Senator proposes
10
The governor of VA appoints a new secretary for Dept. of Finance. What role?
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Party chief
Chief Administrator
11
Which number and title completes the chart?
2-State, Judicial
1-National, Judicial
2-State, Executive
1-National, Executive
12
Which of the following are not government responsibilities belonging to the state?
All of these are
Declaring war
Coining money
Conducting foreign policy
13
Who is the chief lawyer for the state?
Mayor
Governor
Attorney General
Lt. Governor
14
The structure and power of VA's government is established by which document?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Virginia Constitution
Virginia Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
15
Which role below is a role fulfilled by the governor?
Chief Administrator
Chief of State
All of these
Commander-in-Chief
16
Where are the powers of the governor listed?
VA Declaration of Rights
The State Constitution
The U.S. Constitution
The Law Book
17
Which is NOT a court that has appellate jurisdiction?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Domestic Court
18
Which newspaper headline would most likely follow the election of a new state Governor?
"The Governor Announces a New Supreme Court"
"The Governor Selects an Attorney General"
"The Governor Chooses His Lt. Governor"
"The Governor Appoints his Cabinet"
19
Which answer best completes the diagram?
House of Burgesses
General Assembly
Congress
Governor's Office
20
Interest groups are important to government, which role do they play?
Lobby government officials
Introduce a bill into Congress
Pass new laws
Veto Legislation
21
What is the best title for the chart?
Federal Lawmaking Process
National Lawmaking Process
Local Lawmaking Process
State Lawmaking Process
22
Which responsibility completes this table?
Conducts foreign policy
Establishes public schools
Imposes traffic fines
Licenses new cars
23
The 10th Amendment established which principle?
Checks and balances
Federalism
Representative Government
Democracy
24
The governor of VA endorses a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role?
Chief administrator
Chief legislator
Chief of state
Party chief
25
What do you call the powers of the government that are written in the Constitution?
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
Expressed powers
Implied powers
26
What are the two parts of the Virginia District Courts?
Civil court, criminal court
Small claims court, juvenile and domestic relations
Civil courts, juvenile and domestic relations
Small claims court, criminal court
27
All of these courts exercise judicial power at what level of government?
Corporate
Federal
State
Local
28
When a governor gives a press conference about plans for change, the governor is-
appealing directly to the national government
appealing to the state legislature
appealing directly to the people
appointing officials
29
Which action by the Governor of VA is an example of maintaining public safety?
Sending VA National Guard to help after a disaster
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly
Attending a meeting on the VA economy
Working on VAs budget with the Secretary of Finance
30
Allison wants to run for public office in VA. Which position could she be elected for 4 years?
Secretary of Education
Attorney General
Chief of Staff
Senior Policy Advisor
