Virginia State Government Purposes, functions, and responsibilities Promote public ______, _______, and _________ Administer _________ programs. Carry out federal mandates. Provide _________ for __________ Organize _________ governments Protect basic __________ health safety welfare federal services citizens local rights

Virginia Legislative Branch Virginia General ___________ __________ House of __________ (_____) ________ (____) Makes _______ for Virginia Approves biennial (two year) ________ Exercises power under the _____ Amendment _______ powers for the states (Not given to ______ government nor prohibited by the U.S. __________) Assembly Bicameral Delegates 100 Senate 40 laws budget 10th Reserves national constitution

State Legislation State _______ must conform to Virginia and U.S. __________ _________ and ________ groups help shape legislation laws constitution Individuals Interests

State Legislation Education: To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (i.e., establish minimum standards for local schools) Public health: To promote and protect the health of its citizens (i.e., fund health benefits) Environment: To protect natural resources (i.e., improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay) State budget: To approve a biennial (two year) budget prepared by the governor Revenue: To levy and collect taxes

Virginia Executive Branch Elected Officers (elected for a four-year term) __________ ___________ Governor ____________ General Governor Lieutenant Attorney

Virginia Executive Branch Roles of the Governor chief of state chief legislator chief administrator party chief commander-in-chief.

Virginia Executive Branch Cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards administer laws enforce laws regulate aspects of business and the economy provide services.

Virginia Executive Branch How the Governor influences policy making Appeal ______ to the ________ Propose ___________ in the State of the _____________________ Address __________ or ___________ legislation Appoints __________ who _______ out the laws directly people legislation Commonwealth Approves vetoes officers carry

People and state government Politics _______ _________ Express opinions __________ ____________ Writing __________ Join _________ groups Vote Campaign lobbying demonstrating letters Interests

Virginia State Constitution Much like the U.S Constitution Creates three branches Defines the power of VA state gov. Limits the powers of VA state gov. Can be amended Amendment proposed by the General Assembly or convention Ratified by the voters of Virginia

How Virginia Government Raises Money _________ Tax ____________ Income Tax Individual _________ Tax __________ Tax ______ Registration and Title Fees Sales Corporate Income Gasoline Car