CE 8 Local Government SOL Review

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Counties: Create ____

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Ordinances

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Who has legislative powers in county governments? Options: City Council, Board of Supervisors, House of Representatives, Mayor

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Board of Supervisors

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Who has the greatest influence on decisions made by local government officials? Options: Citizens, Governor, Courts, President

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Citizens

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A document that lists the powers of individual cities in Virginia is called a

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charter

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Which is correct? (remember this)
1) A manager is someone who is hired by the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.
2) A manager is someone who is elected to the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.

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A manager is someone who is hired by the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.

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All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT: City Council Member, Sheriff, Mayor

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Manager

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Which group oversees the operation of a public school district in a county or city? Options: General Assembly, City Council, Board of Supervisors, School Board

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School Board

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Who holds executive powers in a city or town government? Options: Board of Supervisors, Mayor, Sheriff, Manager

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Mayor

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The division of power between the states and national government is known as the principle of —

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federalism

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What is the name of Virginia's Legislative Branch?

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General Assembly