Local Government

Front

What is the title of the official that can be hired to oversee the day to day activities of a county?

Back

County Manager

Front

Where do localities get their powers from?

Back

Virginia Constitution and General Assembly

Front

What is the title of the official that can be hired to oversee the day to day activities of a town?

Back

Town Manager

Front

Where are the powers of a city written down?

Back

City Charter

Front

What is the title of the official that can be hired to oversee the day to day activities of a city?

Back

City Manager

Front

Which units of local government have a school board to direct K-12 education? Options: counties and towns, cities and towns, towns, counties and cities

Back

counties and cities

Front

Which of the following is NOT a power that local government exercises? Enforce state and local laws and promote public health, Protect public safety and educate children, Protect the environment, regulate land use, and levy and collect taxes, Regulate trade between the states and foreign nations

Back

Regulate trade between the states and foreign nations

Front

The Virginia Constitution requires that votes in every locality also elect--

Back

Sheriff, a Clerk of Circuit Court, a Commissioner of Revenue, and a Treasurer

Front

Are all counties and cities given the same powers?

Back

No, cities and counties have charters that list their powers.

Front

What is the name of the elected decision making group of a county?

Back

Board of Supervisors