Federalism Civics Project
Federalism Civics Project
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Three Levels of Government
Federal
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US Government
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Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Responsibilities
Powers divided/shared with State Government
State
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Virginia State Government
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Virginia General Assembly
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Primary Legislative Issues
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Education
Public Health
Environment
State Budget
Revenue
Virginia Governor
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Powers divided/shared with Federal Government
Local
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Responsibilities
Units of Local Government
executive branch
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The president controls the executive branch. He signs laws into action. However, he can veto laws that he doesn't approve of, and can sign "Executive Orders" without Congress's approval. He also nominates the judges for the supreme court.