SOL Review CE 8

Who carries out laws for a town?

• a manager

• an executive

• a governor

• a mayor

What is the legislative branch for a county called?

• council

• board of supervisors

• general assembly

• congress

What is an ordinance?

• an elected official

• a list of all duties and powers given to a city

• a local law

• an organization that makes local laws

What do these people have in common?

sheriff

treasurer

clerk of circuit court

commissioner of revenue

• they are appointed

• they are elected

• there is two of each in every locality

• they are members of the governor's cabinet

Which is not a responsibility of a locality?

• provide for the common defense

• protect the environment

• levy and collect taxes

• educate children

What document lists the powers of a city?

• a constitution

• an amendment

• a charter

• an ordinance

Who can local governments hire to help carry out the laws of the county/city/town?

• a manager

• an attorney general

• a lieutenant governor

• a clerk of circuit court

What is the executive of a county called?

• a mayor

• an attorney general

• a manager or executive

• a principal

The _______________________________ is in charge of county and city k-12 public schools.

• manager

• school board

• mayor

• council

What is the legislative branch for a city or town called?

• Board of Supervisors

• School Board

• Council

• Cabinet