Unit 6 Local Government in VA

The powers of the 3 units of local government in Virginia are created by the VA Constitution and...

• The United States Constitution

• Local Managers

• The Supreme Court

• Acts of the The General Assembly

Which is NOT one of the 3 units of local government in VA?

• Counties

• Towns

• Suburbs

• Cities

True or False: Local governments carry out both state and local laws.

• True

• False

What does the word "ordinance" mean?

• State law

• To sign something

• Local law

• Amendment

What is the legislative body for COUNTIES called?

• The Board of Supervisors

• The City Council

• The County Administrator

• The General Assembly

What is the legislative body for CITIES called?

• The Town Council

• The Manager

• The City Council

• The School Board

What is the legislative body for TOWNS called?

• The Mayor

• The Board of Supervisors

• The Townsmen

• The Town Council

Which is NOT something the legislative bodies of local governments do?

• Amend the VA Constitution

• Enact ordinances

• Adopt an annual budget

• Meet with other local officials

Which of these units of local government does NOT have a manager to carry out executive duties?

• Counties

• Cities

• Towns

• They all have managers

Cities and towns ( not counties ) BOTH have a...

• Manager

• Mayor

• School Board

• Courthouse