Local Government Quiz Review

TEI: Choose TWO (2) answers. The authority (power) of local government comes from:

• VA Constitution

• Charters of the VA Company of London

• acts of the General Assembly

• Manager

In every Virginia locality, judicial disputes are resolved by -

• board of supervisors

• councils

• courts

• managers

The local gov't denied a request for a permit to build a factory in Pungo. This is their power-

• to promote public health

• to protect public safety

• to regulate land use

• to levy and collect taxes

TEI: Choose TWO (2) answers. Which is a power of local government?

• Regulate land use

• Coin money

• Regulate foreign trade

• Educate children

Legislation created by the Board of Supervisors or a council are called:

• ordinances

• bills

• amendments

• proposals

Who oversees & directs the day-to-day operations of the county, town, or city government?

• Mayor

• Council

• Manager

• School Board

Who's responsible for enacting ordinances (legislation) at the county level?

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Council

• Congress

Who's responsible for enacting ordinances at the city and town level?

• Board of Supervisors

• General Assembly

• Council

• Congress

What elected group oversees K-12 public education in a city or county?

• School Board

• General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government?

• Managers

• Mayors

• Citizens

• Judges