1. Virginia Legislative Branch

2. What does a legislature do? Can you name one?
Preview Activity:
What does a legislature do? Can you name one?

3. Keepers of the Flame
click seal for video

4. Virginia Legislature:
In our federal system of government, the powers held by government are divided between the ___________ government in Washington, D.C., and the governments of the 50 __________.
national
states

5. Virginia Legislature:
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the Virginia ________________.
Constitution

6. Virginia Legislature:
The Virginia Constitution distributes/separates power among the _____________, executive and judicial branches of the state government.
legislative

7. United States Legislative Branch
U.S.
Congress
House of
Representatives
Senate

8. Virginia Legislative Branch
General
Assembly
___________________
_______________________
House of
Delegates
Senate
Both legislatures are _____________
because they have 2 houses.
bicameral

9. United States Legislative Branch: __________ laws ________ the annual (yearly) budget ______/_______ executive appointments ________ (________) Taxes
makes
approves
confirms
denies
levies
charges

10. Virginia Legislature:
Virginia Legislative Branch: __________ laws ________ the biennial (2 Year) budget ______/_______ executive appointments ________ (________) Taxes
makes
approves
confirms
denies
levies
charges

11. Virginia Legislature:
The General Assembly meets ___________ for a fixed number of days.
annually

12. Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level:
_________________: To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (i.e. establish minimum standards for local schools)
Education

13. Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level:
________ _______: To promote and protect the health of its citizens (i.e. fund health benefits)
Public Health

14. Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level:
_______________: To protect natural resources (i.e., improve water quality in Chesapeake bay)
Environment

15. Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level:
_______ _______: To approve a biennial (2 year) budget prepared by the governor
State Budget

16. Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level:
___________: to levy and collect taxes
Revenue

17. Processing Activity:
Complete the Venn Diagram comparing the Virginia General Assembly to the U.S. Congress.
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