| A | B |
|---|
| Federalism | the division of power between the national and state levels of government |
| Reserved Powers | powers NOT specifically granted to the federal government are reserved for the states. |
| 10th Amendment | states the reserved powers |
| Concurrent Powers | Powers SHARED by the federal government AND the states. |
| Denied Powers | powers that the U.S. constitution prohibits the national and state governments to have such as: |
| General Assembly | the legislative body for the State of Virginia. This is the group that makes the laws for the state. |
| ordinances | LOCAL LAWS examles are leaf burning laws, curfew laws, and water restriction laws |
| misdemeanor | MINOR crimes tried in General District coursts – like traffic vilations |
| felony | SERIOUS crimes tried in Circuit courts like robbery and murder. |
| Governor | the President/Chief Executive for the state. The head of the executive branch in the state. |
