| A | B |
| VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY | Government body that makes laws for Virginia |
| CONGRESS | Government body makes laws for the nation |
| BICAMERAL LEGISLATURE | Senate and the House of Representatives |
| EXPRESSED POWERS | Legislative powers that are specifically listed in the U.S. or state constitutions |
| IMPLIED POWERS | Legislative powers that are not specifically listed Constitution but are used to carry out expressed powers |
| TO CARRY OUT THE LAW | Duty of the executive branch at the state and national levels |
| CABINET DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND REGULATORY GROUPS | They help the executive branch interpret and carry out laws |
| LOBBYING | Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill |