State & Local Government Review

Who is the leader of Virginia's executive branch?

• governor

• General Assembly

• Supreme Court

• Lieutenant Governor

What is the name of Virginia's legislative branch?

• governor

• General Assembly

• Supreme Court

• Lieutenant Governor

How many levels of courts does Virginia have?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

Reorder the level of courts for the Commonwealth of Virginia

1 is the highest level, 4 is the lowest level

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

What is one main goal of a state constitution?

• set up/establish the branches of government

• set up / establish schools

• set up/establish city laws

• set up/establish rules about cell phones

Which of the following is a function/responsibility of the state government?

• issuing licenses

• conduct foreign policy

• regulate commerce

• provide for the common defence

Which of the following is a function/responsibility of the federal government?

• licenses

• public health & safety

• welfare

• provide for the common defence

Federalism is the ______

• division of power between state and local governments

• division of power between state and federal governments

• division of power between federal and local governments

• division of power between city and county governments

Federalism determines that _______ HAVE to follow ________ laws

• federal/national, states

• states, local

• states, federal/national

• cities/town

Which level of government has the power to establish schools?

• Federal/National

• State

• Local