SOL CE.8 Local Government Review

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Counties, towns, and cities are all....

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Units of Local Government in Virginia

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Who holds legislative powers in a county government?

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Board of Supervisors

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All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT... Mayor, City Council member, Sheriff

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Manager

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Every Virginia locality must elect a commissioner, clerk of court, sheriff, and...

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Treasurer

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What group oversees the operation of a public school district in the city or county?

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School board

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Which of the following is a responsibility of both state and local governments? Establish courts, Issues licenses, Protect public safety, Ratify constitutional amendments

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Protect public safety

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Which of the following would NOT be found in a city charter? Establish schools, Establish police department, Collect garbage, Amend state constitution

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Amend state constitution

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Which of the following is NOT a unit of local government? Cities, District attorney, Towns, Counties

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District attorney

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What happens if a local ordinance conflicts with a state law?

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The state law takes precedence over the local ordinance

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Which of the following is a power of local government?
Options:
Send federal troops abroad
Amend the state constitution
Enter into treaties with foreign nations
Establish a police department

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Establish a police department