1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

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

10. 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

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