State & Local Government CE 7-8

The legislative branch of government in Virginia is known as-

• Congress
• General Assembly
• Supreme Court
• House of Delegates

The bicameral legislature in Virginia includes what 2 houses?

• House of Senate and House of Representatives
• Senate and Governor
• Congress and House of Representatives
• House of Delegates and VA Senate

Who is the head of the executive branch in the state of Virginia?

• Governor
• Justice
• President
• Senator

• F
• G
• H
• J

All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by-

• Acts of Congress and the US Constitution
• Acts of the General Assembly and the VA Constitution
• Acts of the governor and VA Declaration of Rights
• Acts of the president and the US Constitution

Executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the-

• Representative
• Supreme Court Justice
• Attorney General
• Cabinet

Head of the executive branch in a city or town that is ELECTED

• Manager
• Clerk
• Mayor
• Treasurer

What do cities have that list their powers?

• Constitutions
• Books
• Charters
• Declarations

Counties, cities, and towns adopt and enforce_____________ ( local laws) to provide services for their residents.

• Rules
• Ordinances
• Charters

Who passes the laws in counties?

• Elected commission
• Elected council
• Board of supervisors
• School Board