State & Local Government Vocabulary

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Federalism

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The division of power between the national and state governments

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General Assembly

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The legislative branch of Virginia's state government, consisting of the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate

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Governor

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The chief executive of the state of Virginia, elected for a four year term

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Lieutenant Governor

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An executive branch officer who is elected for a four-year term and serves under the governor

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Attorney General

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The chief legal officer of Virginia, elected for a four-year term

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Virginia Constitution

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The document that establishes the form of government for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Enumerated Powers

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Those powers specifically granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared by both the national and state governments

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Mandates

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Requirements imposed by the federal government on state and local governments

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Ordinance

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A local law enacted by a city, town, or county government