State-Level Issues and Legislation

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True or False? The lawmaking process in Virginia is very similar to our Federal lawmaking process.

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True

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True or False? Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly write laws and take action in response or issues.

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True

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True or False? Individuals and interest groups help shape legislation.

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True

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What primary issue at the state level does the sentence below describe?
To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (ex. establish minimum standards for local schools)

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Education

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What primary issue at the state level does the sentence below describe?
To promote and protect the health of its citizens.

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Public Health

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What primary issue at the state level does the sentence below describe?
To protect natural resources (ex. improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay)

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Environment

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What primary issue at the state level does the sentence below describe?
To approve a biennial (two year) budget proposed by the governor.

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State budget

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What primary issue at the state level does the sentence below describe?
To levy and collect taxes.

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Revenue