local government

The units of local government in Virginia get their power from what?

• the Local Constitution and Board of Supervisors

• the U.S. Constitution and Congress

• the General Assembly and the Virginia Constitution

• the House of Delegates and the Senate

Which level of government makes ordinances for Frederick County?

• Federal

• Local

• State

• Legislative

What is the best title for the chart?

• officials in Virginia local governments that serve for life

• officials in Virginia local governments that serve rotating terms

• elected officials in Virginia local governments

• appointed officials in Virginia local government

What is the best title for the chart?

• local government powers

• local government limits

• county government powers

• city government powers

Individuals can have the greatest influence on the decisions made by which level of government?

• regional government

• local government

• state government

• national government

The chart shows that local governments get their powers from ____. (Refer to the diagram provided)

• the U.S. Constitution

• the national government

• the state constitution and acts of the General Assembly

• the local government

__________ in Virginia are political subdivisions created by the General Assembly. Mark only one oval.

• federal governments

• local governments

• state governments

• court systems

What is the best way for an individual to learn the importance of participation in local government? Mark only one oval.

• by participating

• by listening

• by watching

• by studying

This is a map of what?

• Virginia beaches

• Virginia counties

• Virginia towns

• Virginia villages

What are the units of local government in Virginia?

• counties, villages, and cities

• counties, towns, and cities

• districts, counties, and villages

• districts, counties, and towns