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Virginia Legislative Branch
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What does a legislature do? Can you name one?
Preview Activity: What does a legislature do? Can you name one?
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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
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Virginia Legislature:
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the Virginia ________________. Constitution
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Virginia Legislature:
The Virginia Constitution distributes/separates power among the _____________, executive and judicial branches of the state government. legislative
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United States Legislative Branch
U.S. Congress House of Representatives Senate
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Virginia Legislative Branch
General Assembly ___________________ _______________________ House of Delegates Senate Both legislatures are _____________ because they have 2 houses. bicameral
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United States Legislative Branch: __________ laws ________ the annual (yearly) budget ______/_______ executive appointments ________ (________) Taxes makes approves confirms denies levies charges
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Virginia Legislature:
Virginia Legislative Branch: __________ laws ________ the biennial (2 Year) budget ______/_______ executive appointments ________ (________) Taxes makes approves confirms denies levies charges
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Virginia Legislature:
The General Assembly meets ___________ for a fixed number of days. annually
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Virginia Legislature:
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level: ___________: to levy and collect taxes Revenue
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Processing Activity: Complete the Venn Diagram comparing the Virginia General Assembly to the U.S. Congress. Libby loves you<3 Have a great day!
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