Civics Review: Local Government

Which document gives local governments in Virginia their power to govern?

• Virginia Constitution
• United States Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• VA Statute for Religious Freedom

What power belongs to local governments?

• Send federal troops abroad
• Establish a police department
• Amend the state constitution
• Enter into treaties with foreign nations

What is a mayor?

• School board leader
• Chief executive of a city
• Chief executive of a state
• Chief executive of a county

Local governments create a budget every 

• year
• quarter
• two years
• six months

Who has legislative powers in a county?

• Mayors
• Managers
• Councils
• Board of Supervisors

All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT:  

• mayor
• manager
• sheriff
• city council member

Who holds legislative powers in a city?

• Mayors
• Managers
• Councils
• Board of Supervisors

Who holds the executive powers in a city or town?

• Mayor
• Sheriff
• Manager
• Board of Supervisors

What do you call laws passed by local governments?

• Bills
• Rules
• Ordinances
• Regulations

Which local position is in charge of maintaining records and administering oaths?

• Treasurer
• Clerk of Circuit Court
• Commissioner of Revenue
• Sheriff