CE.7a Virginia State Government

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What document gives VA government its power? Options: The United States Constitution, The Virginia Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence

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The Virginia Constitution

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What is Virginia's legislative body (branch) called?

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General Assembly

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The two parts of the General Assembly are the Virginia Senate and the ------

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House of Delegates

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The Chief Executive in VA's government is called the (Hint: they are like the state's president)

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Governor

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How long is a governor's term in office?

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4 years

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When referring to government, what's a cabinet?

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The governor's or president's top advisors

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The Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General are also a part of the Executive Branch. How long do they serve?

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4 years

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How many levels of courts are in Virginia?

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4

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Put the courts in order of lowest to highest: District Court, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court.

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District courts, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court

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The Va. Senate & the House of Delegates are parts of the -

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General Assembly