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What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

• precincts

• cities

• localities

• counties

• towns

Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.

• council

• mayor

• board of supervisors

• manager

Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.

• council

• mayor

• manager

• board of supervisors

What are legislative powers held by localities in Virginia?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• enforcing laws

• enacting ordinances (local laws)

• adopting a biennial budget

• adopting an annual budget

Which of the following localities have an elected or appointed school board to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools? (Choose 2)

• cities

• towns

• counties

• regions

Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?

• federal courts

• state courts

• local courts

The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect which of the following officials?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• president

• treasurer

• sheriff

• clerk of the circuit court

• commissioner of revenue

All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by the ______ and ______.

(Select 2.)

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

• acts of Congress

• acts of the General Assembly

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?

• individuals

• families

• mayors

• the president

Federal, State and Local governments can

• Draft people into the military.

• Print money.

• regulate education

• Levy and Collect Taxes