Question 1

The  Virginia Constitution distributes power among the -

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three branches of the state government

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administrative branches of government

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General Assembly

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Governor's Office

Question 2

Virginia's legislative branch is the -

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General Assembly

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Congress

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Parliament

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House of Representatives

Question 3

The General Assembly includes the _________________________ and the Virginia Senate.

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House of Delegates

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Govenor

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House of Representatives

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Justices

Question 4

What is the term of office for Virginia's Governor?

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4 Years

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5 Years

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2 Years

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8 Years

Question 5

The executive power on the state level of government is exercised by the -

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Governor

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Senate

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Judges

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House of Delegates

Question 6

To oversee specific functions of the state government, the Governor appoints -

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members of the cabinet

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members of the court system

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members of the Senate

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members of the House of Delegates

Question 7

If a power is not specifically given to the national government, then the power is held by the -

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states

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regional branch

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local authorities

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judicial branch

Question 8

Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without -

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adequate funding

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specialized training

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state permission

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state representation

Question 9

The state biennial budget is approved by the -

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General Assembly

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Governor

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President

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Virginia Supreme Court

Question 10

The President is to the National Government as the Governor is to the -

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State Government

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Executive Branch

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National Government

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Local Government

Question 11

The Governor of Virginia exercises the formal powers granted by the -

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Constitution of Virginia

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Charts of the Virginia Company of London

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Constitution of the United States

Question 12

What role is the Governor fulfilling when they sign a bill into law?

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Chief Legislator

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Party Chief

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Command-in-Chief

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Chief of State

Question 13

Which level of government is supreme?

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National

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State

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City

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Local

Question 14

What vote by the General Assembly is needed for an Amendment to be proposed?

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Majority

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2/3rds

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3/4s

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100%

Question 15

Which person is not part of the State Executive Branch?

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Senator

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Governor

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Lt. Governor

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Attorney General

Question 16

What type of power is: Promote Public Health

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Reserved Power for the State

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Denied Power

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Concurrent/Shared Power

Question 17

What type of power is: Promote Public Safety

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Reserved Power for the State

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Concurrent/Shared Power

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Denied Power

Question 18

What type of power is: Promote Common Defense

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Reserved Power for the State

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Denied Power

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Concurrent/Shared Power

Question 19

What type of power is: Promote Public Welfare

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Reserved Power for the State

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Denied Power

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Concurrent/Shared Power

Question 20

What type of power is: Regulate Commerce

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Reserved Power for the State

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Concurrent/Shared Power

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Denied Power

Question 21

What type of power is: Levy Taxes

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Concurrent/Shared Power

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Reserved Power for the State

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Denied Power

Question 22

What type of power is: Make Unconstitutional Laws

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Denied Power

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Delegated Power for the National Government

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Concurrent/Shared Power

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Reserved Power for the State

Question 23

The dividing and sharing of power between the LEVELS of government is:

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Federalism

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Nationalism

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Rule of Law

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Checks and Balances

Question 24

As commander-in-chief of Virginia, the Governor works with the:

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National Guard

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State Guard

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Marines

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Coast Guard

Question 25

Who proposes and who ratifies amendments to the Virginia Constitution?

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General Assembly and Virginia Voters

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House of Delegates and Virginia Senate

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States and Congress

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Congress and States

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