Local Government in Virginia Quiz

What can the legislative branch in a town do?

• Enact ordinances and adopt the annual budget

• Conduct court trials

• Manage local businesses

• Build infrastructure

What services do citizens of incorporated towns receive?

• Services from both the town and county

• Only state services

• Only federal services

• Only private services

What is the primary function of a town's legislative branch?

• To create laws and manage the budget

• To enforce laws

• To provide healthcare

• To educate children

How is a town manager selected?

• Hired by the elected legislative branch

• Elected by the citizens

• Appointed by the governor

• Chosen by the mayor

What does the legislative branch in a town do annually?

• Adopts the annual budget

• Conducts a census

• Holds a festival

• Opens new schools

What is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?

• Elected board of supervisors

• City manager

• Elected council

• Governor

What is the lowest level of law in the hierarchy shown?

• State Law

• City Ordinance

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

Which document is specific to a particular state in the hierarchy?

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

• City Ordinance

• State Law

Which level of law would address issues specific to a city?

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Constitution

• State Law

• City Ordinance

Which document is considered the foundational legal document of the United States?

• Virginia Constitution

• State Law

• City Ordinance

• U.S. Constitution