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WorksheetsLocal Government in Virginia
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Select the three units, or types of local government in Virginia.
City
State
Town
County
A city receives a _______ from the state in order to be granted certain powers.
Note
Document
Charter
List
Select the local units of government correctly matched with its correct legislature.
Town - Town Council
County - Board of Supervisors
City - City Council
County - County Council
Cities, counties and towns all may hire a ______________ to run daily operations.
Principal
Administrator
Superintendent
Manager
The City Council in Virginia Beach passes local ____________, or local laws.
rules
ordinances
regulations
declarations
Select all the titles below of locally elected officials.
Governor
Sheriff
Treasurer
Commissioner of the Revenue
Clerk of the Court
In Virginia Beach, we have a:
Town Council
City Council
Board of Supervisors
Congress
Select all that local governments in Virginia may have to do.
Protect Public Safety
Education Children
Declare War
Enforce state and local laws
Respond to events such as a pandemic or terrorist act
Select all that the City of Virginia Beach could do to regulate land use within the city.
Approve the construction of a new apartment complex
Change a zoning law to allow more houses to be built
Deny the construction plans from a developer
Designate land as only residential (for houses)
Are homeowners allowed to build whatever they want on their property?
Yes - They own the land
No - Local governments can regulate land use
Select all that are public goods and services provided by the City of Virginia Beach.
Mount Trashmore, including the skate park
Great Neck Recreation Center
Lynnhaven Mall
The Public Library across the street from Lynnhaven Middle
Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital
Select all below that local units of government in Virginia have or can have.
A Manager
An elected legislature to enact ordinances
A School Board
A Senator and Representative
