Local Government Flashcard

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Counties: Elected board of ______________, which exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances (local laws) and adopting an annual budget.

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supervisors

Front

A manager may be hired by the elected ____________ branch to oversee the operations of the local government.

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legislative

Front

Elected or appointed __________ board, which oversees the operation of the K–12 public schools in the county.

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school

Front

Towns: Elected town ______, which exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget.

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council

Front

A ________ (executive of a town/city) is elected by either the voters or the town council members.

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mayor

Front

A ________ may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government.

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manager

Front

Towns are located within counties, and citizens receive and pay for services from _____ the town and county.

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both

Front

Cities have elected city councils, which exercises legislative powers, enacting __________ and adopting an annual budget.

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ordinances

Front

Virginia local governments exercise defined and limited powers, including the power to enforce state and local _____.

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laws

Front

Virginia local governments exercise defined and limited powers, including the power to promote public _______.

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health