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Federalism:
When power is divided between the national and state governments
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Reserved Powers:
Powers that are given to the state government only
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Which Amendment declares reserved powers?
10th
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Concurrent Powers:
Powers that both the national government and the states have
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What are the powers of the national government?

  • Conduct foreign policy

  • Regulate commerce

  • Provide for the common defense

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What are the powers of the state government?

  • Promote health

  • Promote safety

  • Promote education

  • Promote welfare

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Where does the organization and jurisdiction of VA Courts come from?
VA Constitution and VA laws
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What are magistrates in the VA system?

They are government officials, usually work in district courts

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What do magistrates do?

They issue search/arrest warrants, issue subpoenas/summons, and set bail

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The VA legislative branch is called _____________ and it is _____________.
General Assembly, bicameral
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What are the two parts of the VA legislature?
VA Senate and House of Delegates
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How often does the VA Legislature meet?
Annually
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How long do they meet for on even years?
60 days
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Which years are budget years?
Even years
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How long do they meet for on odd years?
30 days
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What is the max amount they can extend a meeting?
30 days
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What are the primary issues?

  • Education

  • Public health

  • Environment

  • State budget

  • Revenue

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What kind of budget does VA have?
Biennial (two year)
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What is step 1 in the VA lawmaking process?
Bill is introduced
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What is step 2 in the VA lawmaking process?
Sent to committee to be researched, debated, and voted on
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What is step 3 in the VA lawmaking process?
Sent to the floor to be debated and voted on
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What is step 4 in the VA lawmaking process?
Process repeats in other house
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What is step 5 in the VA lawmaking process?
Goes to conference committee for final bill
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What is step 6 in the VA lawmaking process?
Both houses vote on it
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What is step 7 in the VA lawmaking process?
Governor signs/vetoes it
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Where does the Governor get their formal powers?
VA Constitution
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What does the Governor do?
Appoint cabinet members who oversees specific areas of government
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How long is the term for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General?
4 years
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What does the Attorney General do?
Provide legal advice/representation
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What are the 6 roles of the Governor?
Chief Executive, Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Citizen
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How does the Executive Branch influence public policy?

  • Proposing the biennial budget

  • Proposing legislation

  • Approving, vetoing, and line-time vetoing bills

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What is a line-time veto?
Vetoing a specific part of a bill
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What are the responsibilities of secretaries, department agencies, and regulatory boards/commissions?

  • Administer/enforce laws

  • Create regulations to monitor economy

  • Provide services