Virginia Civics SOL Local Gov and Foundations

Counties, towns, and cities are all....

• Checks and balances in Virginia
• Units of state government in Virginia
• Units of Local Government in Virginia
• Powers exercised by the Local Government in Virginia

Who holds legislative powers in a county government?

• Council

• Board of Supervisors

• Managers

• Mayors

All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT...

• Mayor

• Manager

• City Council member

• Sheriff

Every Virginia locality must elect a commissioner, clerk of court, sheriff, and...

• Manager

• President

• Governor

• Treasurer

What group oversees the operation of a public school district in the city or county?

• School board

• City council

• Board of Supervisors

• General Assembly

Which of the following are local governments responsible for? (3 answers)

• Parks and recreation services

• Housing services

• Police and fire departments

• Federal elections

Which TWO of the following are part of local government?

• President

• Mayor

• Manager

• Supreme Court Justice

Which of the following is a responsibility of both state and local governments?

• Establish courts

• Issues licenses

• Protect public safety

• Ratify constitutional amendments

Which of the following would NOT be found in a city charter?

• Establish schools

• Establish police department

• Collect garbage

• Amend state constitution

Which of the following is NOT a unit of local government?

• Cities

• District attorney

• Towns

• Counties