Civics Chapter 12 Local Government

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

• precincts

• cities

• localities

• counties

• towns

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

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

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.

• constitutions

• preambles

• ordinances

• charters

Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of ______.

• federal laws and executive orders

• state laws and ordinances

• state laws and programs

• federal laws and programs

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?

• individuals

• families

• mayors

• the president

Local laws are called

• Laws

• Charters

• Ordinances

• Rules

Who has legislative powers in county governments?

• City Council
• Board of Supervisors
• House of Representatives
• Mayor