Ch.6/7/8 Test Corrections

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

• council

• mayor

• board of supervisors

• manager

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

(Choose 4.)

• enforce state and local laws

• promote public health and protect public safety

• regulate land use and levy/collect taxes

• endanger the environment

• educate the children

Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?

• federal courts

• state courts

• local courts

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

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

• constitutions

• preambles

• ordinances

• charters

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

Which level of government makes ordinances for Smyth County?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• Legislative

Sheriff
Clerk of the Court
Mayor
Commissioner of Revenue
Which of the following terms apply to all of these positions?

• Executive Branch
• Local Government
• Judicial Branch
• State Government

What branch declares laws or actions to be unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Complete the statement: The lawmaking branch of government is the ______________ branch.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive