SOL CE.8a Virginia Local Government

Who creates the units of local government in Virginia?

• The U.S. Congress
• The Virginia General Assembly
• The Governor of Virginia
• The President of the United States

What are the three types of local government in Virginia?

• Counties, boroughs, villages
• Counties, towns, cities
• Parishes, townships, municipalities
• Districts, precincts, zones

Which local government body exercises legislative powers in a county?

• The city council
• The town council
• The board of supervisors
• The General Assembly

What is a responsibility of an elected school board in a county or city?

• Enforcing state laws
• Overseeing K–12 public schools
• Managing police departments
• Controlling land use

What is a major responsibility of Virginia’s local governments?

• Issuing U.S. passports
• Declaring war
• Enforcing state and local laws
• Printing money

How is a mayor chosen in Virginia towns and cities?

• Appointed by the governor
• Chosen by the U.S. Congress
• Elected by voters or the town/city council
• Appointed by the school board

What power does a county’s board of supervisors have?

• Enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget
• Declaring laws unconstitutional
• Vetoing federal legislation
• Controlling state parks

Which local government type is always located within a county and shares services with it?

• Cities
• Towns
• Boroughs
• Districts

What role can a manager have in local government?

• Serve as a judge in state courts
• Oversee local government operations
• Command the National Guard
• Make state laws

Who is responsible for regulating land use in a locality?

• The U.S. Supreme Court
• Local government
• The FBI
• The Virginia Senate