Unit Six: Local and State Government

Front

The only court in Virginia that can have a jury is the

Back

Circuit Court

Front

The General District Court has what kind of jurisdiction in criminal and civil cases?

Back

original

Front

If you had a problem that was a local issue, where would you take your complaint?

Back

Board of Supervisors

Front

All counties and cities have the same powers.

Back

false

Front

Towns only exist in the state of Virginia.

Back

false

Front

Choose the correct statement: Mayors are elected and managers are appointed.

Back

Mayors are elected and managers are appointed.

Front

What is the legislative body of a county called?

Back

Board of Supervisors

Front

What are counties, towns and cities?

Back

units of local government in Virginia

Front

The ___________ is responsible for running the state government through the cabinet, departments, agencies, commissions and regulatory boards.

Back

Governor

Front

How can the governor influence public policy?

Back

suggesting laws and approve/veto laws