Civics SOL Review CE.8 (Local Government)

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

• precincts

• cities

• localities

• counties

• towns

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

• council

• mayor

• board of supervisors

• manager

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

• council

• mayor

• manager

• board of supervisors

What are legislative powers held by localities in Virginia?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• enforcing laws

• enacting ordinances (local laws)

• adopting a biennial budget

• adopting an annual budget

Which of the following localities have an elected or appointed school board to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools?

• cities

• towns

• counties

• regions

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

• cities

• towns

• counties

• regions

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

• counties

• towns

• cities

• all of these answers are correct

Which units of local government elect a mayor OR have members of the council appoint a mayor?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• cities

• counties

• towns

• precincts

Which of the following are powers that are exercised by Virginia local governments?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• enforce state and local laws

• promote public health and protect public safety

• regulate land use and levy/collect taxes

• endanger the environment

• educate the children

Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?

• federal courts

• state courts

• local courts