In Virginia, that body is called the General Assembly . The main job of the General Assembly is to make laws and change laws. Two groups of people make up the General Assembly. They are senators and delegates. There are 40 senators and 100 delegates.
Senators serve for four years and delegates serve for two years.
You must be 21 to run for these offices. Delegates must live in the district where they are running for office. Members of the General Assembly are elected by the voters who are the people of Virginia. The main job of the General Assembly is to make laws, changes laws Like all the states, Virginia is also represented in the U.S. Congress. You can get more information about Virginia government here .