The American colonists went to war against what country?
England
What title does the person who leads the United States hold?
President of the United States
What do we call the person who leads a state?
Governor
The people of Virginia were the first people in America to elect people to do what job in government?
Represent the people who elected them.
In what year did Virginia become part of the United States?
1776
How many branches are in Virginia's Government?
Three
What is the job of the legislative branch?
to make the laws
What is the legislative branch of our state government called?
the General Assembly
What are the names of the two parts of the legislative branch of our state government?
the Senate and the House of delegates
How many people are in each part of the General Assembly?
40 Senators and 100 Delegates
How long may someone serve in the Senate and House of Delegates?
four years in the Senate; two years in the House of Delegates
In what month does the Legislative Branch meet each year?
January
What is the job of the Executive Branch of Virginia's government?
to make sure that laws are carried out
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
the governor
How often do people in Virginia elect a governor?
every fours years
What does the governor write for the state?
the budget
