CE.7a - Review

Which of the following documents established the structure and power of Virginia's government?

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

Virginia's government is divided into three (3) separate branches. What are these branches called?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Political

• Educational

Which of the following is the name of the legislative body found in Virginia?

• Virginia Council

• Congress

• General Assembly

• House of Representatives

The ​ (a)   is Virginia's legislative branch. Because it has two houses, it is considered ​ (b)   . These two houses are the ​ (c)   with 100 members and the ​ (d)   with 40 members.

• General Assembly
• Bicameral
• House of Delegates
• Virginia Senate
• Congress
• Unicameral
• House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate

​ (a)   - The General Assembly in Virginia meets annually, once a year for a fixed number of days

• True
• False 

Executive power in Virginia is held and exercised by the...

• Governor

• President

• General Assembly

• Court System

Who can the Governor appoint to assist him/her in overseeing the executive functions for our state government?

• U.S. Ambassadors

• Supreme Court Justices

• Cabinet Members

• General Assembly Members

Match the following Virginia Government entities with their correct branch.

• Legislative

• General Assembly

• Executive

• Lt. Governor

• Judicial

• Court System

• Executive

• Governor

• Executive

• Attorney General

Besides the Governor, what other officials are elected to serve in Virginia's executive branch?

• Lt. Governor

• Attorney General

• Cabinet Members

• Delegates and Senators

How many levels are found in Virginia's court system?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 8