Unit 7 Local and State Government Review

The outbreak of COVID-19 impacted policy decisions made at which levels of government? Check all that apply.

• International

• National

• State

• Local

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Which court in Virginia is the only court to use juries?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

Which meeting would a person attend to hear about only local issues?

• 8 AM

• 9 AM

• 10 AM

• 11 AM

What do these individuals have in common? Sheriff, Treasurer, Clerk of Court, Commissioner of Revenue

• All are appointed by the Governor.

• All are approved by the General Assembly.

• All are elected in local governments.

• All are city council members.

The legislative body of Virginia is the General Assembly. What is the legislative body of a county in Virginia?

• Ordinance

• City council

• Town manager

• Board of Supervisors

City ordinances are created by—

• Local courts

• City councils

• Boards of directors

• The General Assembly

Counties, towns, and cities—

• Hold the power of judicial review

• Are units of local government in Virginia

• Are given the same powers as any governments

• Are granted the power to operate only from the U.S. Constitution

Who is responsible for administering Virginia’s departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards?

• Governor

• General Assembly

• Virginia Constitution

• Supreme Court

Which of the following are ways the governor can influence public policy? Choose two.

• Suggesting laws in the State of the Commonwealth address

• Approving or vetoing laws

• Writing bills and introducing them to the General Assembly

• Leading ceremonies at state events

Who is responsible for proposing Virginia's biennial budget?

• Governor

• City Council

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice