WorksheetsLocal Government Quiz Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
TEI: Choose TWO (2) answers. The authority (power) of local government comes from:
VA Constitution
Charters of the VA Company of London
acts of the General Assembly
Manager
In every Virginia locality, judicial disputes are resolved by -
board of supervisors
councils
courts
managers
The local gov't denied a request for a permit to build a factory in Pungo. This is their power-
to promote public health
to protect public safety
to regulate land use
to levy and collect taxes
TEI: Choose TWO (2) answers. Which is a power of local government?
Regulate land use
Coin money
Regulate foreign trade
Educate children
Legislation created by the Board of Supervisors or a council are called:
ordinances
bills
amendments
proposals
Who oversees & directs the day-to-day operations of the county, town, or city government?
Mayor
Council
Manager
School Board
Who's responsible for enacting ordinances (legislation) at the county level?
Board of Supervisors
Manager
Council
Congress
Who's responsible for enacting ordinances at the city and town level?
Board of Supervisors
General Assembly
Council
Congress
What elected group oversees K-12 public education in a city or county?
School Board
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Manager
Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government?
Managers
Mayors
Citizens
Judges
TEI: Chose TWO (2) answers. Which local government includes a mayor?
county
city
town
all of the above
TEI: Choose TWO (2) answers. What is a power of the local gov't LEGISLATIVE branch?
oversee the operations of the local gov't
resolve judicial disputes
adopt an annual budget
enact ordinances
Lidl, a German supermarket, opened 3 grocery stores in Virginia Beach, creating jobs. This is
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Economic development in an emerging global economy
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Policies to protect the environment
FREE FLU SHOTS: On Friday, Nov. 2, VA Beach will host a free flu and Tdap vaccination clinic at the Convention Center, . From noon to 6 p.m., nurses will administer the vaccines free of charge to Virginia Beach residents.
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Economic development in an emerging global economy
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Policies to protect the environment
At the start of a city council meeting Tuesday, City Manager Dave Hansen addressed the spill, saying it was a significant concern for the Lynnhaven River and the area's tidal saltwater marshes. About 700 animals, mostly fish, had been found dead as of Friday.
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Economic development in an emerging global economy
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Policies to protect the environment
Mr. Lammay lives in Washington county and he wants adopt a new annual budget. He is running to be
a mayor
a manager
a member of the board of supervisors
a member of the town council
Ms. Welker wants to oversee the operations of her local city government. She wants to be:
a manager
a member of the board of supervisors
a member of the coucil
a Senator
Ms. Bullard wants to enact an ordinance for her town. She is running for
manager
mayor
a member of the board of supervisors
a member of the council
