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the document that defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Any power not specifically delegated to the national government reverts to the states.
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The highest court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It primarily hears direct appeals in civil cases from the trial-level city and county circuit courts, as well as the criminal law, family law and administrative law cases that are initially appealed
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a governing body that oversees the operation of county government in all U.S. counties
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a municipality, that is, one with a charter received from the state, similar to a city. An incorporated town will have elected officials
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A public authority or government agency responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.
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The executive officer of a state who is next in rank to a governor and who takes the governor's place in case of disability or death.
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one of two parts in the Virginia General Assembly, the other being the Senate of Virginia. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years.
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The principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.
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a legislature with two bodies or chambers
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a legal document (charter) establishing a municipality such as a city or town.
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A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
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piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
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The elected executive head of a state of the US.
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The Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Virginia is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the state government , who are generally the heads of the state executive departments.They advise the Governor.
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The State Capitol of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the seat of the state government. Richmond became the capitol of Virginia in 1779.
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the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the oldest continuous law-making body in the New World, established on July 30, 1619.
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a local board or authority responsible for the provision and maintenance of schools.
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the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality
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an appointed official who directs the administration of a city.
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legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.
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orders that induce 'responsibility, action, procedure or anything else that is imposed by constitutional, administrative, executive, or judicial action' for state and local governments
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The upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts. The Senate is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
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