Write Yes next to issues that could be addressed with a state law, based on your reading
Write No next to issues that cannot be handled with a law.
1. Virginia state government is facing a $500 million budget shortfall.
2. Some Virginians think the Chesapeake Bay is a more attractive natural resource than the Blue
Ridge
3. Emissions from factories are causing severe health problems for Virginia citizens.
4. Studies show that Virginia high school students are not spending enough time on homework
5. Virginia schools are short by a combined 10,000 teachers this school year.
6. Virginia has a state sales tax but not a state property tax.
7. Some people in Virginia think citizens need to pay more attention to what is happening at the
General Assembly.
OCarole Marsh/Gallopade. www.gallopade.com - Virginia Civics & Economics - Page 80
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