CE 7 and 8 SOL Review- State and Local Governments

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Who is in charge of the executive branch of the state government and how long is the term in office?

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Governor - Four Years

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The federal legislative branch is headed by Congress; the Virginia legislative branch is headed by the ___?

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General Assembly

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What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly? Options: Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor, State Senate and House of Delegates, Senate and House of Representatives, Supreme Court and Circuit Courts

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State Senate and House of Delegates

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Elected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to-

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problems or issues

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What is the division of power between the states and the national government called? Options: Principle of separation of powers, Principle of checks and balances, Principle of popular sovereignty, Principle of federalism

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Principle of federalism

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How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national? Options: Committee Work, Floor Debate, Introduction of Bill, Governor Signs Bill

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Governor Signs Bill

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The 10th amendment explains that powers in the Constitution that are neither given to Congress nor denied to the states belong to the states. Which power does this describe?

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reserved

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Sharing Power between the National and States' governments.

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Federalism

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Public health, safety and welfare are responsibilities of the -

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State

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When referring to government, what's a cabinet?

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The governor's or president's top advisors