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WorksheetsWyatt CE 8b & c
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
The authority of local governments in Virginia are derived from-
a)
The county
b)
The city
c)
The country
d)
The state
2.
All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by-
a)
Acts of Congress and the US Constitution
b)
Acts of the General Assembly and the VA Constitution
c)
Acts of the governor and VA Declaration of Rights
d)
Acts of the president and the US Constitution
3.
Not all counties and cities are given the same powers-
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What do cities have that list their powers?
a)
Constitutions
b)
Books
c)
Charters
d)
Declarations
5.
Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of state laws and programs-
a)
False
b)
True
6.
How do local government derive its funding from its ability to raise-
a)
Revenue
b)
Taxes
7.
Counties, cities, and towns adopt and enforce_____________ to provide services for their residents.
a)
Rules
b)
Ordinances
c)
Charters
8.
How do citizens learn the lawmaking process and influence public policy?
a)
By collaborating
b)
Through direct participation and simulation
c)
Passing laws
9.
Who passes the laws in counties?
a)
Elected commission
b)
Elected council
c)
Board of supervisors
10.
Who is the legislative body in cities and towns?
a)
Elected council
b)
Board of supervisors
c)
Governor
11.
Individuals have the greatest influence on the decisions made by local gov't officials by-
a)
Paying taxes
b)
Communicating their opinions and preferences
c)
Writing letters
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