Local Government SOL Review 24-25

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to -

• Promote public health
• Support federal laws
• Protect consumer rights
• Regulate land use

Which of the following is TRUE about all three localities of Virginia?

• All three can have a school board
• All three can have a mayor
• All three can have a council
• All three can have a manager

Which meeting would a person attend if they wanted to hear only legislation concerning the local county?

• 8 a.m.
• 9 a.m.
• 10 a.m.
• 11 a.m.

The Town of Rocky Mount, Fairfax County, and City of Norfolk have local laws saying that anyone who makes “excessive noise” can be charged with a misdemeanor. What would this law likely be called?

• Enact
• Federal Mandate
• Locality
• Ordinance

What should replace the question mark in the organizer?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Constitution of the United States
• Acts by the Supreme Court
• Acts by the General Assembly

The General Assembly gave the area of Franklin permission to become a city. What is the name of the document the City of Franklin would receive that lists its powers?

• Amendment
• Charter
• Constitution
• Statute

Which of the following slogans would have the best chance of influencing local legislation?

• “Please End the National Income Tax”
• “We Need Better After-School Programs”
• “Raise Age Requirements for Voters”
• “Government Should End Foreign Trade on Taxes”

One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by -

• members of the Governor’s cabinet
• legislative representatives of the county
• members of the General Assembly
• registered voters of the city

Which would BEST replace the question marks?

• Circuit Court powers
• Local government powers
• National government powers
• School Board powers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the local government in Virginia?

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Issuing national currency

• Conducting foreign policy

• Providing public education