CE 8 Local Government Quiz

Who creates the units of local governments in Virginia?

• The President

• The General Assembly

• The Governor

• The Supreme Court

What branches do local governments in Virginia have?

• Legislative, executive, and judicial

• Financial, educational, and cultural

• Military, economic, and social

• Environmental, health, and safety

What are the units of local government in Virginia?

• States, provinces, and districts

• Counties, towns, and cities

• Regions, zones, and sectors

• Villages, boroughs, and parishes

Who exercises legislative powers and enacts ordinances in a county?

• School board

• Manager

• Board of supervisors

• Mayor

Who may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government? (executive branch)

• School board

• Manager

• Board of supervisors

• Governor

What does the school board oversee in a county?

• Local businesses

• K–12 public schools

• Transportation systems

• Law enforcement

Who exercises legislative powers in an incorporated town?

• Town council

• Mayor

• Manager

• Citizens

Who can elect the mayor in an incorporated town?

• The manager

• The voters or the town council members

• The county officials

• The state governor

Who may be hired to oversee the operations of the local government in an incorporated town?

• Mayor

• Town council

• Manager

• Citizens

Who exercises legislative powers in a city by enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget?

• The mayor

• The city council

• The school board

• The city manager