Local Government - Topic 1

Which type of local government has a Board of Supervisors?

• City

• Town

• County

Which type of local government has a mayor?

• City

• Town

• County

What term describes a local law?

• ordinance

• revenue

• statute

Which local official is not elected?

• Sheriff

• treasurer

• commissioner of revenue

• County Manager

Which of the following groups is responsible for K-12 public schools in all Virginia counties and cities?

• Virginia General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

• School Board

• City/Town Council

National Government - Congress

State Government - General Assembly

Henry County Government - ???

FILL IN THE "????" WITH THE CORRECT ANSWER

• Board of Supervisors

• City Council

• Town Council

• Mayor

Which of the following is NOT a local government legislative bodies?

• Board of Supervisors
• School Board
• City Senate
• Town Council

Which level of government makes ordinances for Henry County?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• Legislative

Ways a mayor can be chosen:

1. ????

2. Hired by the governing board

• Elected by registered citizens of that locality (town or city)

• Elected by the governor's cabinet

• Elected by members of the general assembly

• elected by citizens of the county

Sheriff
Clerk of the Court
Mayor
Commissioner of Revenue
Which of the following terms apply to all of these positions?

• Executive Branch
• Local Government
• Judicial Branch
• State Government