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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the division of power between the states and the national government called?Principle of separation of powersPrinciple of checks and balancesPrinciple of popular sovereigntyPrinciple of federalism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho is in charge of the executive branch of the state government and how long is the term in office?Representatives
Four YearsPresident
Two YearsAttorney General
Two YearsGovernor
Four Years - 3. Multiple ChoiceThe federal legislative branch is headed by Congress; the Virginia legislative branch is headed by the ___.General AssemblyUnicameral LegislatureGeneral CourtGovernor
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe power of Virginia’s government is outlined in which document?United States ConstitutionBill of RightsVirginia ConstitutionVirginia Declaration
- 5. Multiple ChoicePowers that both the federal government has and the state governments have are called _____ powers.None of the choicesGovernmentalConcurrentDistributed
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary responsibility of the state government?Conduct foreign policy and collect revenueRegulate interstate commerce and tradePromote public health, safety and welfareRegulate the army and provide safety
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho is the chief lawyer for the state?Lieutenant GovernorGovernorMayorAttorney General
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the job of state regulatory agencies?Help the governor sign or veto lawsHelp the governor make and approve a budgetHelp the congress propose lawsHelp the governor enforce and administer laws
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly?Attorney General and Lieutenant GovernorState Senate and House of DelegatesSenate and House of RepresentativesSupreme Court and Circuit Courts
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThere are various issues that must be addressed in the legislative process in Virginia. Improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay would be addressed as an issue of ____________.CourtsForeign affairsEnvironmentEducation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSecond in command of the executive branch at the state level is the ___.MayorPresidentState JusticeLieutenant Governor
- 12. Multiple ChoiceGov. McAuliffe delivers State of the Commonwealth Address as___.Chief AdministratorChief of StateChief LegislatorCommander-in-Chief
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of VirginiaSending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disasterWorking on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of FinanceAttending a meeting on the Virginia economy
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen the governor meets with members of state agencies he is fulfilling what role?Chief of StateChief AdministratorCommander-in-ChiefParty Chief
- 15. Multiple ChoiceElected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to-the US judiciarythe US presidentproblems or issuesthe US Congress
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