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Virginia Legislative Branch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Processing Activity: Complete the Venn Diagram comparing the Virginia General Assembly to the U.S. Congress. Libby loves you<3 Have a great day!