Unit 4 Local Government [CE.4a-c]

What is the governing body of a county in Virginia?

• City Council

• Town Council

• State Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

Who typically leads the executive branch in a local government?

• Mayor or County Administrator

• President

• Senator

• Governor

What is the primary source of funding for local governments?

• Donations

• Income taxes

• Federal grants

• Property taxes

What is an example of a service provided by local governments?

• National defense

• Interstate commerce

• Police and fire departments

• Foreign affairs

How do local governments address community needs?

• By enacting ordinances

• By passing federal laws

• By issuing executive orders

• By conducting national surveys

What is a common way for citizens to influence local government?

• Voting in local elections

• Writing to the President

• Attending international conferences

• Joining the military

What is the role of the General District Court in local government?

• Oversees local elections

• Manages local budgets

• Creates local ordinances

• Handles local legal disputes

What is a typical process for enacting a local ordinance?

• Proposal, public discussion, majority vote

• Proposal, presidential approval, enactment

• Proposal, state approval, enactment

• Proposal, international approval, enactment

What is an example of intergovernmental cooperation?

• Currency regulation

• Space exploration

• Emergency response

• International trade

What can affect local employment and tax revenues?

• Weather changes

• Economic shifts (like inflation)

• Television ratings

• Celebrity endorsements