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CE U6: State Govt
State and Local Government Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Bicameral | A legislature made up of 2 houses |
Biennial | Something that occurs twice a year |
Cabinet | A group of top level officials that advise the governor |
Charter | A government document that grants official permissions |
Mandate | A federal law requiring states to take specific actions |
General Assembly | Virginia's lawmaking branch of state government, consisting of the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate |
Interest group | Organizations created to press for laws and policies that favor their members |
Legislation | Laws passed by an elected lawmaking body |
Levy | A tax required by the state government |
Ordinance | A law passed at the local level |
Regulate | To control or create rules for |
Attorney General | Head of department that provides legal advice and services to Virginia government |