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| What establishes the form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia? | The Virginia Constitution |
| What is the legislative branch of the state government? | The General Assembly |
| What are the two chambers of the General Assembly? | The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate |
| Who holds the executive power at the state level? | The governor |
| Name the two executive branch officers who are elected for a four-year term of office. | Lieutenant governor and attorney general |
| What are the four levels of courts? | Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit courts, and district courts |
| Federalism | Division of power between the states and national government |
| All powers not given to the national government are given to these. | The states. |
| Powers of the national government | Conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense |
| Powers of the state government | Promotes public health, safety, and welfare |
| Roles of the governor | Chief of state, chief legislator, chief administrator, party chief, and commander-in-chief |
| These groups administer and enforce laws, regulate aspects of business and the economy, and provide services | Cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards |
