Virginia & US Government Flashcards
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Who leads the executive branch of Virginia's state government?
Answer: The Governor
Virginia's Governor is the chief executive officer of the Commonwealth, responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing state agencies.
How many members serve in Virginia's House of Delegates?
Answer: 100 members
Virginia's House of Delegates has 100 members, each representing a district and elected to serve two-year terms.
Which Virginia document significantly influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights?
Answer: Virginia Declaration of Rights
George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776) catalogued fundamental citizen rights and directly inspired the U.S. Bill of Rights.
How many members serve in Virginia's State Senate?
Answer: 40 members
Virginia's State Senate consists of 40 senators, each elected to four-year terms representing senate districts across the Commonwealth.
What unique restriction applies to Virginia's Governor regarding consecutive terms?
Answer: The Governor cannot serve two consecutive terms in office
Virginia's Constitution prohibits the Governor from serving two consecutive terms, though a former Governor may run again after sitting out a full term.
What is Virginia's General Assembly?
Answer: Virginia's bicameral state legislature
Virginia's General Assembly is the bicameral state legislature consisting of the 40-member Senate and the 100-member House of Delegates.
Which body must confirm many of Virginia's gubernatorial appointments?
Answer: The Virginia State Senate
Virginia's State Senate reviews and confirms many major appointments made by the Governor, providing a check on executive power.