Structure of Local government

Who exercises the legislative powers in a county?

• Town council

• City council

• Board of Supervisors

• Mayor

Who exercises the legislative powers in a CITY?

• Town council

• City council

• Board of Supervisors

• Mayor

Who elected by either the voters or city council to exercise the executive powers in a CITY?

• Town council

• City council

• Board of Supervisors

• Mayor

Who is hired by the legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government in a COUNTY?

• Town council

• Manager

• Board of Supervisors

• Mayor

Which one of these is not a unit of local government?

• Town (incorporated)

• Counties

• Villages

• Cities

Who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in a city or county?

• Board of supervisors

• Town council

• School Board

• School Principal

Which locally elected official has the responsibility to protect public safety plus enforce state and local laws?

• Clerk of the Circuit court

• Sheriff

• Treasurer

• Commissioner of Revenue

Which locally elected official has the responsibility to keep track of the records for the local courthouse?

• Sheriff

• Manager

• Clerk of the Circuit court

• Treasurer

What power is used by the local governments of VA to provide funds for education and public safety?

• Levying taxes

• Coin money

• Individuals donations

• Retail store sales

What branch of government is responsible for enforcing the law and is led by the mayor in town and cities?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal