Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcard GOVT

Front

The General Assembly is a ________ legislature.

Back

bicameral

Front

The governor is most often advised by the

Back

Cabinet

Front

Something that happens every two years is considered

Back

biennial

Front

The lawmaking body for counties is called a

Back

board of supervisors

Front

Both towns and cities have _______________ for elected lawmaking bodies.

Back

councils

Front

An ________ is a challenge to a previous legal decision.

Back

appeal

Front

The _______ leads the executive branch of state government.

Back

Governor

Front

The state trial courts, which can hear both criminal and civil cases.

Back

Circuit Courts

Front

If a person goes to court for a speeding ticket, they will be going to

Back

district court