CE. 8 Local Government Review

What are the three units of local governments in Virginia?

• Clubs

• Precincts

• Cities

• Towns

• Counties

The Board of Supervisors exercises legislative powers for _________ in Virginia

• Counties

• Cities and Towns

• Just Cities

• Just Towns

Do towns have their own recognized borders (ex. on maps)?

• Yes - they are independent!

• No - they are located within cities!

• No - they are located within counties!

In which branch of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to help with the operations of the local government?

• legislative

• executive

• state

• judicial

Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Executive or Manager

• Council

Where are legal disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?

• local courts

• federal courts

• state courts

• supreme court

The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect which of the following officials? Select all that apply.

• commissioner of revenue

• sheriff

• judges

• treasurer

• teachers

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities and towns have _____ listing their powers.

• charters

• constitutions

• preambles

• articles

Individuals have the greatest influence on decisions made by the ____________ government.

• state

• local

• federal

• international

Local governments have all of these powers except:

• regulate land use

• educate children

• enforce state and local laws

• public safety

• foreign policy