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CE U6: State Govt

State Government Structure

TermDefinition
Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam
Governor Term Length 4 year terms
Governor Job Description Head of the Executive Branch
Three people/groups who serve under the Governor Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Cabinet
The National Legislative Branch is led by Congress. The Virginia Legislative Branch is led by the General Assembly
What are the two houses of the General Assembly? The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate
What is the 1st step for a Bill to Become a Law? A Bill is introduced by a Delegate or VA State Senator
What is the 2nd step for a Bill to Become a Law? A Bill is worked on in Committee
What is the 3rd step for a bill to become a law? A Bill is debated in the floor
What is the 4th step for a bill to become a law? A Bill is voted on and passed by both houses of the General Assembly
What is the 5th step for a bill to become a law? A Bill is signed or vetoed by the Governor
Who signs state bills into laws (statutes)? The Governor
What are the primary issues addressed by the VA General Assembly? Education, Public Health, Environment, Revenue, State Budget
Why are laws made? In response to problems or issues
What are the courts within the state's Judicial Branch? VA Supreme Court, VA Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, District Courts
How often can the Governor serve? No limit as long as not consecutive (back-to-back)
How often can the Lt. Governor and Attorney General serve? No limit; can be consecutive (back-to-back)
What is the job of the Attorney General? Lawyer for the state
Do the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General run on the same ticket? No, they each run on a separate ticket.
Current Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax
Current Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring
Created by: ElliottED
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