SOL CE 8 and 10 Challenge

Due to a budget shortfall, your county school board is afraid they may need to cut after-school programs, such as athletics or clubs.  What local elected body would you need to contact in order to ask for more money for your school?

• Election Board

• General Assembly

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

Which of the following powers belongs to the local government?

• Sign a treaty with a foreign nation

• Establish a police department

• Amend the state constitution

• Send a militia overseas

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

• registered voters of the city

• legislative representatives of the county

• members of the General Assembly

• members of the Governor’s cabinet

Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?

• 8 AM

• 9 AM

• 10 AM

• 11 AM

Which document gives local governments in Virginia their power to govern?

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

What happens if a local ordinance conflicts with a state law?

• The local government ignores the state law.

• The local ordinance takes precedence over the state law.

• The state law takes precedence over the local ordinance.

• The citizens of Virginia vote on which one they like better.

Why would the local Board of Supervisors increase taxes?

• To increase the awareness of citizenship.

• To provide additional services such as new schools.

• To enforce ordinances from the federal government.

• To provide services for the state and assist in the state budget.

Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?

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Individuals can have the greatest influence on the decisions made by —

• local government officials

• state government officials

• national government

• international policy

A local news program broadcasted a story about a city official who used campaign funds for illegal activities. As a result of this story, the official lost support among the citizens. Based on this information one can conclude that-

• the media can influence public opinion.

• citizens are not influenced by news reports.

• voters will not support his economic interest.

• interest groups impact policy.