State & Local Government Test Review

Where do local governments in Virginia get their power?

• State Government

• National Government

• State & National Government

• Town Government

The Virginia Constitution requires all localities to elect all of the following EXCEPT...

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Mayor

• Treasurer

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Sheriff

Which three terms coplete this grpahic?

• legilsative, executive, judicial

• local, state, national

• counties, towns, cities

• countries, states, localities

A small town has decided to establish a curfew for all citizens under the age of 18. What is this type of local law called?

• Rule

• Ordinance

• Regulation

• Bill

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

• Approves charters from residents

• Interpret the state constitution

• Provide local legislation (ordinances) for residents

• Create amendments to the state consititution

Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis (live Covid 19) would most likely -

• ask the military to police and protect the city

• develop a public safety plan for the city residents

• end visits by international travelers

• shut down international airline flights

One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by -

• registered voters of the city

• legislative representiatives of the county

• members of the General Assembly

• members of the Gvoernor's cabinet

The relationaship between Virginia and the General Assembly compares to the relationship between a county and the -

• House of Delegates

• City Manager

• Town Council

• Board of Supervisors

Which form of local government best completes this graphic?

• Towns

• Cities

• Counties

• Precincts

How can citizens have the greatest influence at the local level of government?

• communicate with government officials

• write an editorial to complain about local issues

• complain to their neighbor about city policies

• vote in elections and compain without getting involved