Virginia Government Structure and Roles

The video provides an overview of the Virginia state government, highlighting its three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, consisting of the General Assembly, is responsible for making state laws. The executive branch, led by the governor, enforces laws and includes the lieutenant governor, Attorney General, and State cabinet. The judicial branch evaluates state laws and includes the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and various lower courts.

What is the capital city of Virginia?

• Richmond

• Norfolk

• Charlottesville

• Roanoke

Which branch of the Virginia government is responsible for creating state laws?

• Federal

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

How many members are in the Virginia House of Delegates?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

What is the term length for a Virginia State Senator?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

Who is the leader of the Virginia Executive Branch?

• Chief Justice

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Governor

What is the role of the Virginia Lieutenant Governor?

• Presides over the House of Delegates

• Presides over the Virginia Senate

• Leads the Judicial Branch

• Heads the Department of Law

How many members are in the Virginia State Cabinet?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 13

Where does the Virginia Judicial Branch meet?

• Virginia State Capitol

• General Assembly Building

• Executive Mansion

• Supreme Court Building

How many judges are on the Supreme Court of Virginia?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What types of cases do the general district courts in Virginia handle?

• Misdemeanors and traffic cases

• Appeals

• Civil cases

• Felonies