George Washington first served as president of_________________.
The Constitutional Convention
The General Assembly us made up of the Senate and the House of _______________.
Delegates
During which month does the General Assembly meet?
January
How often do the people of Virginia elect a new governor?
Every 4 years
One of the responsibilities a governor must take care of is Virginia's ____________.
budget
Any law passed by the General Assembly must agree with Virginia's _______________.
Constitution
Virginia is not a state, but a ______________.
commonwealth
In what year did the first representative government meet in Jamestown?
1619
In the General Assembly, there are 100 delegates and __________ senators.
40
When a person turns 18, he or she has the responsibility to ________.
vote
What gift did George Washington give to the college that later became Washington and Lee University?
$20,000
The government of the United States is a government based on the power of the ___________.
people
What is Virginia's state bird?
The Northern Cardinal
What colors are male and female cardinals?
Males are red and females are tan
In what year did Virginia become a part of the United States?
1776
Who chooses judges in the state of Virginia?
members of the General Assembly
