CE.7a, b & d- VA State Gov

If the Governor of Virginia wanted to know what powers he had, which document would be best for him to read?

• The United States Constitution

• The Virginia Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

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

• Congress
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• General Assembly

Besides the Senate, what's the other part of VA's legislative branch?

• Congress
• General Assembly
• House of Delegates
• House of Representatives

The Chief "Executive" (administrator) in VA's government is called the

• President

• Supreme Court Justice

• Attorney General

• Governor

How long is the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general's term in office?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Any power not given to the national government is reserved to the-

• highest bidder
• wealthy landowners
• citizens
• states

What branch is the governor of VA in charge of?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Who makes laws for Virginia?

• Congress

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• General Assembly

What is the job of the governor?

• Interpret state laws

• Make state laws

• Enforce state laws

• Debate state laws

How does someone become the governor of Virginia?

• They are chosen by a commission

• They are selected by General Assembly

• They are appointed by judges

• They are elected by the people