Civics SOL review Standard 7 & 8: State and local government

Who is the head of state government in Virginia?

How long is the the head of state government‘s term in Virginia?

True or false: Both the lieutenant governor and attorney general are elected positions in Virginia, with four year terms

Which body is responsible for making state laws in Virginia?

The Virginia General Assembly is a ___________ legislature

The Virginia General Assembly meets ___________ for a fixed term (of 45 or 60 days)

How many levels in the Virginia state court system are there?

Virginia district courts include: (check all that apply)

This court offers ordinary people the chance to resolve small disputes at a low cost and without a lot of complication

What is the concept of Federalism in the United States?

What is the function of reserved powers in Federalism?

Which term is used to describe powers shared by state and federal governments?

What are some things that state governments cannot do? Check all that apply

What are some things that state governments cannot do? Check all that apply

Who has authority over the country's military forces?

Which power is an example of a concurrent power?

Does this description better describe the primary responsibilities of federal or state government? “promotes public health, safety, and welfare”?

Does this description better describe the primary responsibilities of federal or state government? “conducts diplomacy, regulates commerce and provides for the national defense”?

Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without

Who is responsible for introducing bills in the Virginia General Assembly?

Let’s say a bill starts in the Virginia Senate. After committee and debate, the bill passes the Virginia Senate. Where does it go next?

What is the next step after a bill is passed by both houses of the Virginia General Assembly?

What role does the committee play in Virginia's lawmaking process?

Which correctly describes the budget process in Virginia?

Which of the following are the primary issues considered by the Virginia General Assembly? Check all that apply

Drag the description of the governor’s to its appropriate label

Drag the description of the governor’s to its appropriate label

Who is primarily in charge of creating regulations to monitor aspects of the economy/business and providing direct services?

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

In each Virginia county, legislative power is exercised by an

What is the role of the board of supervisors? Check all that apply

In each Virginia town, legislative power is exercised by an

Virginia towns and cities, voters or Town/City Council members elect a _______ as the local executive

To oversee the operation of public schools, all Virginia counties and cities have an

Town, city, and county legislators can hire a _________ to oversee the operations of local government

The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality also elect: (check all that apply)

Local governments in Virginia get their power from:

Are all counties and cities given the same powers?

Laws that are adopted by cities, towns, and counties are called:

The local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns is

County ordinances are passed by

Individuals have the greatest influence on the decisions made by