VA & US Government Pre-Test

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In VA counties, what is the legislative branch that makes local laws? Options: city council, county council, town council, board of supervisors

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board of supervisors

Front

In VA towns, what is the legislative branch that makes local laws? Options: city council, county council, town council, board of supervisors

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town council

Front

What is the word for a local law in VA?

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ordinance

Front

Which is NOT a political subdivision or locality in VA? Options: bourough, city, county, town

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bourough

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In VA cities, what acts as the executive branch? (Options: manager and mayor, mayor, manager, governor)

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manager and mayor

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Which type of elected official is responsible for all the localities money? Options: sheriff, commissioner of the revenue, treasurer, clerk of the circuit court

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treasurer

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In all three types of localities in VA, where does power come from?

Back

VA Constitution and acts of the General Assembly

Front

Powers of cities in VA also can come from what? Options: the people, the Supreme Court, Congress, city charters

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city charters

Front

Which type of elected official is responsible for enforcing the state and local laws and providing for law enforcement? Options: sheriff, commissioner of the revenue, treasurer, clerk of the circuit court

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sheriff

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What requires all VA localities to hire a sheriff, clerk of the circuit court, commissioner of the revenue and a treasurer?

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the VA Constitution