Civics SOL Review CE.8 (Local Government)

Front

Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.

Back

board of supervisors

Front

Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.

Back

council

Front

Which localities have an elected or appointed school board to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools? (cities, towns, counties, regions)

Back

counties

Front

Which locality is located within counties, allowing its citizens to receive and pay for services from both the county and its own government?

Back

towns

Front

In which units of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to oversee the operations of the local government?

Back

counties, towns, cities

Front

Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?

Back

state courts

Front

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.

Back

charters

Front

Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of ______.

Back

state laws and programs

Front

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?

Back

individuals