Chapter 6 Part 1 Review

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Chapter 6 Part 1 Review

• State Government

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The U.S. Constitution reserves many powers for
the states in what Amendment?

• Tenth Amendment

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What is the supreme law of the land in West
Virginia?

• The Constitution of the United States and
  treaties made

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West Virginia has had howmany constitutions?

• two

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The introductory section of the West Virginia
constitution is called the -

• preamble.

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The branch of state government that is
responsible for administering the laws is the

• executive branch

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Changes in the West Virginia Constitution are
known as

• Amendments

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The total number of amendments added to the West
Virginia constitution is

• 71
• (As of 2000)

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Name the four broad principles on which the
United States and West Virginia constitutions are
based.

• Popular sovereignty
• Limited government
• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances

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Where do all powers come from and rest with?

• The people

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Means the people are all powerful

• Popular sovereignty

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The government is not above the law, it must
exist under the rule of law, is an example of how
the governments power is what?

• limited

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The idea that too much power given to one person
or group could threaten peoples freedom explains
what basic principal of government?

• separation of powers

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Legislature makes laws Governor can veto, is an
example of what concept?

• checks and balances

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In what two ways may the state constitution be
amended?

1. By the legislature, approved by the people
2. By a constitutional convention

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What is the law-making body for the state?

• Legislature

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What does the judicial branch consist of?

• The Supreme Court of Appeals and other state
  courts

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What is the basic function of the Legislature?

• Make laws

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The bicameral Legislature consist of what two
houses?

•   Senate
• House of Delegates

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The number of state senators is-

• Thirty-four senators, two from each seventeen
  districts

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The House of Delegates has how many members?

• One hundred delegates from fifty-six districts

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The number of seats in the senate and the house
are determined by a process called what?

• Apportionment

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What happens every ten years?

• Census

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To bring charges of wrongdoing against, any
officer of the state.

• Impeach

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What is the term of a state senator?

• Four-year terms

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What is the term of the house delegate?

• Two-year terms

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Members of both houses may be re-elected how many
times?

• Unlimited

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When do regular sessions of the Legislature begin?

• Second Wednesday of January of each year

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How long does the regular session last?

• Sixty-days

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The Governor will make recommendations for
legislative consideration in his opening speech
called what?

• State of the State Address

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Which house of the legislature has the power to
impeach?

• House of Delegates

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Which house of the legislature hears the
impeachment?

• Senate

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Who is the presiding officer of the senate?

• President of the Senate

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Who is the leader of the House of Delegates?

• Speaker of the House

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If the Governors office becomes vacant, who acts
as governor until the vacancy is filled?

• President of the senate

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How is most of the work in the legislature done?

• Through committees

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Who are some of the most influential members of
the legislature because they determine which
bills are discussed in their committees?

• Chairpersons of Committees

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How do laws begin?

• As bills

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Once both houses pass a bill it is sent where?

• To the Governor for signing

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Who is the states chief executive?

• The governor

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What three actions can the governor take when
presented with a bill passed by the Legislature?

1. Sign it into law
2. Let it become law without his signature
3. Veto the bill

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What is the governors greatest control over the
legislature?

• Veto

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The governor, secretary of state, auditor,
treasurer, commissioner of agriculture, attorney
general, and state superintendent of schools are
collectively known as the

• board of public works

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Chief election officer and the keeper of the
Great Seal are duties of what office?

• Secretary of State

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Who is the states official bookkeeper? He
examines and approves all invoices and maintains
records of money received and spent by the state?

• Auditor

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Who is the keeper of the states funds? He
handles the money collected by state agencies and
pays the bills approved by the auditor?

• Treasurer

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Who is responsible for implementing legislation
relating to agriculture, horticulture, and
similar industries in West Virginia?

• Commissioner of Agriculture

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Who represents the state in court cases and
provides legal opinions and advise to state
officials and county prosecuting attorneys?

• Attorney General
•  

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Who oversees the states Consumer
Protection/Antitrust Division?

• Attorney General

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In 1994 who was the second largest employer in
the state?

• Government

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The Judicial Branch is under the supervision of
what court?

• Supreme court of appeals

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What is the highest court in the state?

• Supreme court of appeals

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Name the four major functions of the state court
system.

• Hear and decide civil cases
• Protect constitutional rights of citizens
• Determine innocence or guilt of criminal acts
• Act as a check and balance on the other branches
  of government

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How many justices are on the highest court?

• Five

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What is the length of the term for justices of
the Supreme Court of Appeals?

• Twelve-year term
•  

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The Supreme Court has the power to determine if
state laws are constitutional, this power is
known as what?

• Judicial review

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What is West Virginias only trial court of
record?

• Circuit court

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There are 154 of these courts statewide.

• magistrate court

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What is a city or town with a government called?

• Municipality

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What is the basic purpose of any government?

• To provide services

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The plan of revenue and expenditures is a what?

• Budget

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What tax usually generates the largest amount of
revenue for the state?

• Personal income tax

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What kind of spending is prohibited by the West
Virginia constitution?

• Deficit spending

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What tax usually generates the second greatest
amount of revenue for West Virginia?

• Sales tax

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sometimes called luxury taxes, are levied on
products such as beer, firearms, and gasoline.

• Excise tax