RETAKE CE 7a/7b Virginia State Government & Federalism

The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is the legislature of Virginia called?

• House of Burgesses

• General Assembly

• State Council

Which term means division of power between the states and the national government?

• federalism

• concurrent powers

• amendment

Which level of government is supreme according to the Constitution of the United States?

• national

• state

• local

Promoting public health, safety, education, and welfare is a primary responsibility of the _____ government.

• national

• state

• local

Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without _____.

• adequate funding.

• adequate time.

• adequate regulations.

Which of the following is the BEST definition for "Foreign Policy"?

• Dealing with other nations (i.e. trade, immigration, and communication)

• Dealing with states throughout the U.S.

• Dealing with local counties, cities, and towns throughout the U.S.

• Dealing with extraterrestrial life (i.e. aliens)

Which of the following is the BEST definition for "Commerce"?

• Dealing with buying and selling on a large scale

• Dealing with immigration on an international scale

• Dealing with buying and selling on a small scale

• Dealing with communication on a large scale

Match the following branches with their correct function:

​ (a)   --> Carries Out/Enforces Laws

​ (b)   --> Reviews and Interprets Laws

​ (c)   --> Makes Laws

• Executive  Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Administrative Branch
• Educational Branch

Organize these government components into their respective levels (national and state).

Groups:

(a) National Government

,

(b) State Government

• Attorney General

• VA Court of Appeals

• Circuit Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

• General Assembly

• Vice President

• Lt. Governor

• District Courts

• Congress

• President

• VA Supreme Court

• Governor

• Federal Court System