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VA Government
VA Government
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7th Grade
03/03/2011
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Attorney General:
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An elected official who is the states official lawyer. Serves a 4 year term, in the executive branch.
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Biennial Budget:
 Definition
A budget that covers two years of time.
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Bill:
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A proposed law in written form. Ready for discussion and a vote.
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Board of Supervisors:
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The elected law making body found in VA counties.
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Cabinet (state level):
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Top level official that advise the Governor and administer state level agencies.
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Charter:
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A government document that grants official permissions.
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City Council:
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The elected law making official found in VA cities.
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Executive Branch:
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Branch of Government that executes laws made by the legislative branch. Headed by a governor at the state level.
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Federal form of government:
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A government system that divides powers between a National level and the state level.
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Federal mandates:
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Laws passed by Congress require states to take a specific action.
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General Assembly:
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The law making branch of the state government. Made up of the House of Delegates and Senate.
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Governor:
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The head of the Executive branch. Serves a 4 year term.
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House of Delegates:
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The larger of the two houses that make up the General assembly. It has 100 members.
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Interest groups:
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Organizations created to press for laws and policies their members want.
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Judicial Branch:
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The branch of government that has the court system.
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Legislation:
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A term for laws passed by the elected body
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Legislator:
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The people who serve in the law making body.
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Legislative Branch:
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The law making branch of the Government.
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Levy/levying:
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To set taxes. (acting of)
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Lieutenant Governor:
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An elective official that serves a 4 year term, in the executive branch.
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Ordinance:
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A law passed at the local level.
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Regulate:
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To control or create rules.
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Reserved powers:
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Powers Kept by the state level governments under the US constitution.
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Revenue:
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Money that a Government collects in taxes and fees.
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School Board:
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Elected or appointed group of officials that oversee the public schools (local areas).
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Sheriff:
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Elected official in cities towns and counties that is responsible for police and public safety.
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Town Council:
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The elected law making body found in incorporated towns.
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Virginia Senate:
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The smaller of the two houses that make of the General Assembly. (40 members)
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