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State and Local Government questions VA SOLs: CE 7 & 8 #ce78 #vasols #stateandlocalgovernment
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Represents the state at public events and ceremonies
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Party Cheif
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What are the two parts of Virginia's Legislative branch?
House of Commons and Senate
Congress
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Delegates and VA Senate
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Where do local governments get their power from?
The VA Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The VA Charters for Religious Freedom
The US Constitution
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A group of people who work together to achieve the same goals is...
Integral group
an influence group
an interest group
Implied group
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recommends legislation to the General Assembly, telling them what he/she wants done.
Chief Legislator
Chief Administrator
Chief of State
Party Cheif
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Who is in charge of Virginia's executive branch?
House of Delegates
Governor
Congress
President
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The group of people who advise the Governor and help carry out laws are called...
interest groups
The garbage disposal
The sink
The cabinet
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Which of the following are responsibilities of the National government?
Foreign Policy
Issue Drivers Licenses
Defense
Education
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Who makes decisions about this?
City Council
Board of Supervisors
School Board
Mayor
10
A city’s basic laws that establishes its structure and powers is called a
Constitution
Charter
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The idea that national laws overrule state laws is known as
Supremacy
Preference
Bicameral
Commerce
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A local law is called a(n)
Ordinance
Edict
Statute
Board Policy
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Oversees the state bureaucracy, appoints cabinet members, is the boss
Party Cheif
Chief Legislator
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
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Powers not given to the National government, but kept for the states are known as...
Implied Powers
Expressed Powers
Reserved Powers
Saved Powers
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Virginia’s bicameral legislative branch is called the
House of Representatives
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Congress
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Head of the Virginia National Guard to stop violence and aid (help) after a disaster.
Commander-in-chief
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Party Cheif
17
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Less than 250
501-1000
1001 +
251-500
18
How often is the state budget passed?
every two years
every year
twice a year
it is not passed
19
Which local body makes laws for Virginia counties?
Board of Supervisors
School Board
Town Council
Mayor
20
The division of power between the three branches of government is called...
federalism
nationalism
checks and balances
separation of powers
21
Localities in Virginia can be...
Counties & Cities
Cities, Counties, & Towns
State & Counties
Towns & Cities
22
Which of the following positions is NOT elected?
Treasurer
Clerk of Court
Sheriff
Manager
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This person oversees operations of the local town or city (ie. trash pick-up, park services)
Mayor
Board of Supervisors
Town Council
Manager
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The system in which power is divided between the national and state governments is called
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
nationalism
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This amendment says powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.
10th
14th
1st
11th
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Which of the following are jobs of local government?
Provide for the common defense
Educate Children
Regulate land use
Enforce state and local laws
