Virginia

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

What term describes representatives of interest groups?

• council

• county manager

• lobbyists

• mayor

Which local official is not elected?

• Sheriff

• treasurer

• commissioner of revenue

• County Manager

When the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passes a law outlawing smoking in restaurants, which issue are they addressing?

• Public safety

• Public health

• Environment

• Economic development

Which of the following is not a way that individuals influence public policy?

• Participating in politics

• Expressing opinions

• Joining interests groups

• Detecting bias

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

Who is the leader of the Executive branch of Fairfax County?

• Sheriff

• Mayor

• County Executive

• Governor