Levels of Government

Which powers are used to carry out actions represented in the pictures above?

• Joint legislative powers

• Powers of the state

• Concurrent powers

• Expressed legislative powers

All of the following people carry out the laws of Virginia EXCEPT —

• the governor

• the governor's cabinet

• the lieutenant governor

• the Senate and House of Delegates

What title would best complete the web about Virginia state government?

• Judicial Branch Judges

• Legislative Branch Representatives

• Executive Branch Officers

• General Assembly Members

Which of the following is the supreme law of the land?

• City Ordinance

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Law

Match the terms to the appropriate definition.

• Expressed (enumerated) powers

• Used to carry out expressed powers

• Reserved (delegated) powers

• Belong to the states because they are not expressly given to the federal government

• Implied powers

• Shared between the national and state government

• Concurrent powers

• Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States

The primary responsibilities of state government are to —

• conduct foreign relations and regulate commerce with other countries

• promote public health, safety, education, and welfare of citizens

• enforce federal and local laws

• interpret the U.S. Constitution and provide for the common defense

Which court best completes the list of Virginia's court system?

• Court of Juvenile Affairs

• Court of Appeals

• Traffic Court

• Small Claims Court

Which two statements are TRUE? Select both true statements.

• The Constitution of the United States establishes a federal form of government in which the national government is supreme.

• Concurrent powers are shared between the national and state governments.

• Reserved powers are not given to the state government by the Constitution (reserved

  powers are kept for the national/federal government).

There is hereby imposed and shall immediately accrue and be collected a tax, as herein provided, upon the rental or leasing of any hotel accommodations in the City of Virginia Beach, at the rate of four and one-half percent of the gross rental or leasing charge.

"Virginia Beach City Ordinance"

The ordinance above is best associated with the local government's power to —

• promote public health

• protect public safety

• collect taxes and revenue

• educate children

Which locality best completes this web?

• County

• City

• Town

• State