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Which is not a unit of local government
a) province
b) county
c) town
d) city

which unit of local government has a board of supervisors?
a) city
b) town
c) county
d) province

Who is hired to oversee the daily operations of local government
a) mayor
b) manager
c) councils and board of supervisors
d) clerk of the circuit court

If the governor gives a speech to the republican party, what role is it?
a) Party Chief
b) Chief of state
c) Chief executive
d) commander in chief

If the governor calls on the national guard what role is it?
a) chief of state
b) chief executive
c) chief legislator
d) commander in chief

Which is not a way the executive influences policymaking in the state?
a) proposes budget
b) approve budget
c) proposes legislation
d) veto/sign bills

If the governor asks citizens to vote on a bill what role is it?
a) party chief
b) chief executive
c) chief of state
d) chief legislator

What are the correct legislative issues at state level?
a) education, public health, environment, state budget, revenue
b) education, foreign trade, environment, state budget, revenue
c) education, public health, environment, foreign policy, revenue
d) education, public health, environment, state budget, regulate commerce

What are ordinances?
a) Orders given by the governor
b) Regulations on businesses
c) local laws
d) charters for cities

What are concurrent powers?
a) Powers shared by the state and national government, such as conducting foreign policy
b) Powers shared by the state and national government, such as collecting taxes
c) powers that the national government has
d) Powers that the state governments have

Which is NOT a primary responsibility of the state?
a) Regulate interstate commerce
b) promote public health
c) promote public safety
d) promote welfare

Who are the four constitutional officers?
a) sheriff, mayor, commissioner of revenue, manager
b) clerk of the circuit court, treasurer, mayor, manager
c) treasurer, commissioner of revenue, sheriff, mayor
d) treasurer, commissioner of revenue, sheriff, clerk of circuit court

What happens after a bill is debated in committees at state level?
a) The bill is voted on
b) The bill is debated on the floor of the house
c) the bill is sent to the other house
d) the bill is signed/vetoed by the governor

Who oversees the operations of k-12 schools?
a) school boards
b) board of supervisors
c) elected councils
d) national government

Which court can have a jury in VA?
a) Court of Appeals
b) circuit court
c) District court
d) Supreme court

How many years is the governor's term?
a) 4
b) 2
c) 8
d) 3

What is the highest court in Virginia?
a) circuit court
b) court of appeals
c) VA Supreme Court
d) district courts

Who is the head of the executive branch of Virginia?
a) Governor
b) President
c) Lieutenant Governor
d) Attorney General

What are the two houses of the General Assembly?
a) House of Delegates and House of Representatives
b) House of Senate and House of Burgesses
c) Senate and House of Representatives
d) Senate and House of Delegates

What is the name of the legislative branch of the Virginia Government?
a) Virginia Senate
b) Virginia General Assembly
c) Congress
d) House of Representatives

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