CE.8 Quiz Review

Counties have ___ to make laws (ordinances).

• Board of Supervisors

• County Manager

• Mayor

• School Board

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

• Precincts

• Counties

• Towns

• Cities

• Localities

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

• States

• Counties

• Cities

• Towns

Which of the following are powers that are exercised by Virginia local governments?

• enforce state and local laws

• regulate land use and levy/collect taxes

• educate the children

• promote public health and protect public safety

• endanger the environment

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

• Mayor

• Managers

• Council

• Board

Which locality is located within counties, allowing its citizens to receive and pay for services from both the county and its own government?

• Provinces

• Towns

• Cities

• Counties

Which units of local government elect a mayor OR have members of the council appoint a mayor?

• Counties

• Towns

• Countries

• Cities

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

• President

• Sheriff

• Treasurer

• Commissioner of the Revenue

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

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

• U.S. Constitution

• Acts of Congress

• VA Constitution

• Acts of the General Assembly

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.

• Charters

• Constitution

• Ordinances

• Preamble