Virginia Local Government Quiz

What are the units of local government in Virginia?

• Districts, boroughs, and villages

• States, territories, and parishes

• Provinces, regions, and municipalities

• Counties, towns, and cities

Who has the legislative powers in a Virginia county?

• Appointed city manager

• Elected board of supervisors

• Elected mayor

• Appointed town council

In Virginia, who oversees the operation of K-12 public schools?

• Board of supervisors

• City council

• State governor

• Elected or appointed school board

Who resolves judicial disputes in every Virginia locality?

• State courts

• Local police

• City council

• Board of supervisors

What is a charter in the context of Virginia local government?

• A list of state laws

• A police regulation

• A city’s plan of government

• A financial document

Which official is responsible for managing local finances in Virginia?

• Treasurer

• Sheriff

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

What power do Virginia local governments have regarding public health?

• Manage national parks

• Enact federal laws

• Provide clean water, garbage collection, and health clinics

• Regulate international trade

From where do local governments in Virginia derive their authority?

• International treaties

• The federal government

• The Constitution of Virginia and acts of the General Assembly

• Local police departments

Local governments in Virginia are political subdivisions created by..

• the General Assembly
• the Virginia Senate
• the Virginia Governor 
• the Virginia Supreme Court 

Elected lawmaking body found in incorporated towns in Virginia.

• A- Federalism

• B- Town Council

• C- City Council

• D- General Assembly