Local Government

Local laws are called

• Laws

• Charters

• Ordinances

• Rules

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

Who holds executive powers in a city or town government?

• Board of Supervisors
• Mayor
• Sheriff
• Manager

Which group oversees the operation of a public school district in a county or city?

• General Assembly
• City Council
• Board of Supervisors
• School Board

A document that lists the powers of individual cities in Virginia is called a

• charter
• contract
• ordinance
• treaty

Who has the greatest influence on decisions made by local government officials?

• Citizens
• Governor
• Courts
• President

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

• precincts

• cities

• localities

• counties

• towns

Local Virginia governments do NOT include

• Villages

• Counties

• Towns

• Cities

Counties have ___ to make laws (ordinances).

• Board of Supervisors

• President

• Mayor

• Generals

Local governments have all these powers EXCEPT

• Promote public health

• Promote public safety

• Enforce state & local laws

• Regulate foreign trade