SOL 7A State Government.

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SOL 7A State Government

Federalism This is the concept of dividing power between: National (Federal) Government State Government and Local Government

State Legislative Branch Called the General Assembly It is a bicameral legislature made of the: House of Delegates Virginia Senate

State Executive Branch Governor is head of branch Elected to a four year term Appoints cabinet members Lt. Governor Similar to Vice President Attorney General Main legal advisor to the state Acts as the lawyer for the state

State Judicial Branch Supreme Court Court of Appeals Circuit Courts Constitutional issues and death penalty cases Court of Appeals Hears appeals from lower courts Circuit Courts Serious criminal cases (felonies) District Courts Less serious crimes (misdemeanors)