This study of Virginia state government commemorates the bicentennial celebration of America's independence and Virginia's role in the establishment of the United States. Presented by the Virginia League of Women Voters in outline form to serve as a quick reference guide for teachers and students, the booklet comprises eight chapters. Chapter I summarizes facts and figures of Virginia's history, geographic regions, and population. Chapter II clarifies division of governmental functions between the federal government and the government of Virginia. Chapter III views the role and influence of Virginia citizens in state government. Chapter IV reviews the constitution and code of Virginia. Chapter V explains the three separate and distinct branches of the Government. Chapter VI compares the functions of Virginia's nonelective government officials with those of elected officials. Chapter VII describes interaction among Virginia's counties, cities, and towns. The final chapter considers taxation, finance, and expenditures in Virginia and provides diagrams of long-term debt and expenditures for 1973. The appendix presents resources for further information, a bibliography, and an index. (Author/DB)