CE 8 Local Government - UPDATED

Hampton is an example of a...

• county
• state
• town
• city

The Board of Supervisors do all EXCEPT the following...

• enact ordinances
• exercise legislative powers
• controls police department
• adopting annual budget

Oversees the the operation of public k-12 schools.

• Board of Supervisors 
• School Board
• Board of Trustees
• Mayor

The position of mayor is a part time or full time job? 

• Part Time
• Full Time

Hired to oversee the operations of of the local government?

• Mayor
• City Manager 
• City Counsel 
• Treasurer 

The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locally elect the following EXCEPT...

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

Required office by the Virginia Constitution. 

• City Manager
• Peace Corps 
• Constitutional Officer

Local governments in Virginia are political subdivisions created by..

• the General Assembly
• the Virginia Senate
• the Virginia Governor 
• the Virginia Supreme Court 

Who has the greatest influence on decisions made by local government officials. 

• Mayor
• Individuals
• City Council 
• Sheriff 

True/False: Cities and towns adopt and enforce ordinances to provide services for their residents. 

• True
• False