Unit: Legislative - Virginia State & Local
Government
Virginia Legislative Branch - ANS -The General Assembly
General Assembly - ANS -A bicameral legislature made up of the House of Delegates and the
Virginia Senate
Primary Job of Virginia General Assembly - ANS -Make laws for Virginia and approve the
biennial budget.
Virginia State Executive - ANS -Governor (Ralph Northam)
Term of the Virginia Governor - ANS -4 Years
Primary Job of the Virginia Governor - ANS -Appoint members of the State Cabinet and Carry
out the functions of the Government of Virginia
Executive Branch Officers Assisting the Governor - ANS -- Lieutenant Governor (4 year term)
- Attorney General (4 year term)
Virginia Highest Court - ANS -Virginia Supreme Court
Primary Job of the Virginia Supreme Court - ANS -- Interpret the Virginia Constitution
- Interpret laws and settle disputes in cases
Virginia State Courts - ANS -Courts That Hears Cases Pertaining to Crimes and Disputes
Steps to Amend the Virginia Constitution - ANS -Step 1: 2/3 of Congress must approve the
proposal
Step 2: 3/4 of the State Legislature has to vote to approve.
Federalism - ANS -The dividing and sharing of power between the national and state level of
government.
National Level (1) - ANS -Power given in the US Constitution
Supreme
, State Level (50) - ANS -Powers not given to the national government are reserved for the
States
Local Level (48,848) - ANS -Powers at this level are given to local authorities by the VA
Constitution and the State Government.
Responsibilities of the National Government - ANS -1. Conduct Foreign Policy (Manages the
US relationship with other Countries)
2. Regulate Commerce (Manage Business and Trade)
3. Provide for the Common Defense (Armed Forces)
Responsibilities of the State Government - ANS -1. Promotes Public Health (Manages flu
outbreaks)
2. Promotes Public Safety (Oversee police, fire and emergency personnel)
3. Promotes Public Welfare (Well being of citizens)
Steps for turning a bill to law in Virginia - ANS -1. Introduce
2. Committee
3. Debate
4. Vote
5. Governor
Primary Issues of legislative process at the state level - ANS -1. Education
2. Public Health
3. Environment
4. State Budget
5. Revenue
Education - ANS -Promote informed, engaged citizenry
Public Health - ANS -Promote and assist the health of of its citizens
Environment - ANS -Protect natural resources
State Budget - ANS -Approve Biennial budget prepared by state government
Revenue - ANS -To levy and collect taxes
Tensions between State and Federal - ANS -Inadequate funding for mandates
Chief of State - ANS -Ceremonial Head of Virginia Government
Chief Legislator - ANS -Proposer of the Virginia Legislative Agenda
Government
Virginia Legislative Branch - ANS -The General Assembly
General Assembly - ANS -A bicameral legislature made up of the House of Delegates and the
Virginia Senate
Primary Job of Virginia General Assembly - ANS -Make laws for Virginia and approve the
biennial budget.
Virginia State Executive - ANS -Governor (Ralph Northam)
Term of the Virginia Governor - ANS -4 Years
Primary Job of the Virginia Governor - ANS -Appoint members of the State Cabinet and Carry
out the functions of the Government of Virginia
Executive Branch Officers Assisting the Governor - ANS -- Lieutenant Governor (4 year term)
- Attorney General (4 year term)
Virginia Highest Court - ANS -Virginia Supreme Court
Primary Job of the Virginia Supreme Court - ANS -- Interpret the Virginia Constitution
- Interpret laws and settle disputes in cases
Virginia State Courts - ANS -Courts That Hears Cases Pertaining to Crimes and Disputes
Steps to Amend the Virginia Constitution - ANS -Step 1: 2/3 of Congress must approve the
proposal
Step 2: 3/4 of the State Legislature has to vote to approve.
Federalism - ANS -The dividing and sharing of power between the national and state level of
government.
National Level (1) - ANS -Power given in the US Constitution
Supreme
, State Level (50) - ANS -Powers not given to the national government are reserved for the
States
Local Level (48,848) - ANS -Powers at this level are given to local authorities by the VA
Constitution and the State Government.
Responsibilities of the National Government - ANS -1. Conduct Foreign Policy (Manages the
US relationship with other Countries)
2. Regulate Commerce (Manage Business and Trade)
3. Provide for the Common Defense (Armed Forces)
Responsibilities of the State Government - ANS -1. Promotes Public Health (Manages flu
outbreaks)
2. Promotes Public Safety (Oversee police, fire and emergency personnel)
3. Promotes Public Welfare (Well being of citizens)
Steps for turning a bill to law in Virginia - ANS -1. Introduce
2. Committee
3. Debate
4. Vote
5. Governor
Primary Issues of legislative process at the state level - ANS -1. Education
2. Public Health
3. Environment
4. State Budget
5. Revenue
Education - ANS -Promote informed, engaged citizenry
Public Health - ANS -Promote and assist the health of of its citizens
Environment - ANS -Protect natural resources
State Budget - ANS -Approve Biennial budget prepared by state government
Revenue - ANS -To levy and collect taxes
Tensions between State and Federal - ANS -Inadequate funding for mandates
Chief of State - ANS -Ceremonial Head of Virginia Government
Chief Legislator - ANS -Proposer of the Virginia Legislative Agenda
