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The authority of local governments in Virginia are derived from-

• The county
• The city
• The country
• The state

All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by-

• Acts of Congress and the US Constitution
• Acts of the General Assembly and the VA Constitution
• Acts of the governor and VA Declaration of Rights
• Acts of the president and the US Constitution

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers-

• True
• False

What do cities have that list their powers?

• Constitutions
• Books
• Charters
• Declarations

Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of state laws and programs-

• False
• True

How do local government derive its funding from its ability to raise _________ from taxes, tolls, fines and fees.

• Revenue

• Hogs

• Chicken Hawks

• Eye Brows

• Blood Pressures

Counties, cities, and towns adopt and enforce_____________ to provide services for their residents.

• Rules
• Ordinances
• Charters

Who passes the laws in counties?

• Elected commission
• Elected council
• Board of supervisors

Who is the legislative body in cities and towns?

• Elected council
• Board of supervisors
• Governor

Which doesn't belong?

• City
• County
• Town
• State