WorksheetsLOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW(MASTERY PEAK)
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
What are the three units of local government in Virginia?
(Select 3.)
precincts
cities
localities
counties
towns
Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.
council
mayor
board of supervisors
manager
Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.
council
mayor
manager
board of supervisors
What are legislative powers held by localities in Virginia?
(Select all answers that apply.)
enforcing laws
enacting ordinances (local laws)
adopting a biennial budget
adopting an annual budget
Which of the following localities have an elected or appointed school board to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools?
cities
towns
counties
regions
Which locality is located within counties, allowing its citizens to receive and pay for services from both the county and its own government?
cities
towns
counties
regions
In which units of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to oversee the operations of the local government?
counties
towns
cities
all of these answers are correct
Which units of local government elect a mayor OR have members of the council appoint a mayor?
(Select all answers that apply.)
cities
counties
towns
precincts
Which of the following are powers that are exercised by Virginia local governments?
(Select all answers that apply.)
enforce state and local laws
promote public health and protect public safety
regulate land use and levy/collect taxes
endanger the environment
educate the children
Where are judicial disputes resolved in every locality in Virginia?
federal courts
state courts
local courts
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect which of the following officials?
(Select all answers that apply.)
president
treasurer
sheriff
clerk of the circuit court
commissioner of revenue
All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by the ______ and ______.
(Select 2.)
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Constitution
acts of Congress
acts of the General Assembly
Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.
constitutions
preambles
ordinances
charters
Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of ______.
federal laws and executive orders
state laws and ordinances
state laws and programs
federal laws and programs
Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?
individuals
families
mayors
the president
Which action will the government take when it needs more money?
hold elections
lower prices
increase taxes
hire workers
Which document best expresses the ideas of the consent of the governed?
A
B
C
D
Why is community service important in a democratic nation?
It helps businesses find and train new employees
It addresses local needs and serves the public good
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
It removes the national government's duty to improve society
Which phrase completes this diagram?
state population
the number of political districts
voter registration
the number of state senators
This action is one way the president can influence-
judicial review
foreign affairs
international trade
national policies
Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
State judicial branch
Federal executive branch
State executive branch
Federal legislative branch
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
The county and local governments
A strong confederate government
The national and state governments
A powerful state government
The powers of the local Virginia governments are granted directly by the-
Virginia Circuit Court
Constitution of Virginia
United States Attorney General
Constitution of the United States
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
In a criminal case, the jury determines-
How much money one person needs to pay another person
Whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
The best way to settle a disagreement between two people
Whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
Exercises judicial review
Approves the state budget
Regulates the economy
Administers state bureaucracy
Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia
Alyssa
Ranjan
Carla
Rick
From this information, it can best be concluded that the news media-
Showed little favoritism between political parties
Displayed a positive bias to the candidate from Party X
Showed negative bias toward both political parties
Gave more positive coverage to teh candidate from Party Y
Which amendment led to this decision?
5th
8th
13th
16th
Which amendment led to this decision?
5th
8th
13th
16th
What is the best title for this list?
Characteristics that Employers Seek
National Requirements for All jobs
Personal Training Courses offered by the Federal Government
Outdated Skills Due to Technological Advancements
Which pair of economic systems best completes this diagram?
Mixed-Traditional
Command-Traditional
Mixed-Free Market
Free Market-Command
Which term completes this economic flow?
taxes
income
savings
investment
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?
Power to influence legislation
Ability to veto legislation
Power to approve cabinet members
Ability to change judicial decisions
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-
promote public health
support federal laws
protect consumer rights
regulate land use
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
The process of adding amendments is very complex
The courts strike down many amendments
National laws limit the number of amendments
Changes in society are too small to require amendments
This phrase best refers to the -
failed policies made by foreign officials
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
national problems caused by outdated laws
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by-
serving in the military
paying an income tax
serving on a jury
obeying the state law
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?
Power to influence legislation
Ability to veto legislation
Power to approve cabinet members
Ability to change judicial decisions
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
the county and local governments
a strong confederate government
the national and state governments
a powerful state government
Who are the legislative leaders for a county government in Virginia?
General Assembly
Congress
Council
Board of Supervisors
Who are the legislative leaders for a city or town?
Senate
Parliament
Congress
Council
Who is the executive leader for a city or town?
President
Governor
Mayor
Administrator
Who is the executive leader for a county?
President
Governor
Mayor
Administrator
What are the local government organizations for Virginia?
District
County
City
Region
Town
What positions must every local government elect? Choose all that apply.
Judges
Sheriff
School Board
Treasurer
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Local governments exercise which of the following powers? Choose all that apply.
Educating children.
Funding the military.
Regulating land use.
Levying and collecting taxes.
Establishing a postal system.
Where do local governments get their powers?
U.S. Constitution
Federal Laws
General Assembly
State / State Constitution
At what level of government do individuals exercise the most influence?
National
State
Local
Regional
The powers of a city government are listed where?
Amendment
Article
Charter
Constitution
Attempting to seek a legislator to vote for or against a bill is known as what?
Gerrymandering
Allocation
Lobbying
Vetoing
Individuals can influence public policy in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Voting for candidates who support their views.
Campaigning for candidates who support their views.
Running for public office themselves.
Refusing to follow a law that has been passed because they disagree.
When the media reports that a government official accepted large sums of money from an interest group what role are they carrying out?
Offering a forum for opposing views.
Holding government officials accountable to the public.
Expressing their support for one candidate.
Attempting to influence individuals to join interest groups.
Due to a budget shortfall, your county school board is afraid they may need to cut after-school programs, such as athletics or clubs. What local elected body would you need to contact in order to ask for more money for your school?
Election Board
General Assembly
City Council
Board of Supervisors
Which of the following powers belongs to the local government?
Sign a treaty with a foreign nation
Establish a police department
Amend the state constitution
Send a militia overseas
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by —
registered voters of the city
legislative representatives of the county
members of the General Assembly
members of the Governor’s cabinet
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
Which document gives local governments in Virginia their power to govern?
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Virginia Constitution
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
What happens if a local ordinance conflicts with a state law?
The local government ignores the state law.
The local ordinance takes precedence over the state law.
The state law takes precedence over the local ordinance.
The citizens of Virginia vote on which one they like better.
Why would the local Board of Supervisors increase taxes?
To increase the awareness of citizenship.
To provide additional services such as new schools.
To enforce ordinances from the federal government.
To provide services for the state and assist in the state budget.
Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?
Individuals can have the greatest influence on the decisions made by —
local government officials
state government officials
national government
international policy
A local news program broadcasted a story about a city official who used campaign funds for illegal activities. As a result of this story, the official lost support among the citizens. Based on this information one can conclude that-
the media can influence public opinion.
citizens are not influenced by news reports.
voters will not support his economic interest.
interest groups impact policy.
What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?
Contributing to a campaign
Holding government accountable
Lobbying for an interest group
Voting
Using the graph above, which answer choices best explains how interest groups influence policymakers?
Oil makers were not in support of the 2005 Energy Bill.
Oil companies made large contributions to Republicans.
The 2005 Energy Bill was passed after a decline in donations.
Passage of the 2005 Energy Bill resulted in tax breaks for the oil companies.
Interest groups are important to government, which role do they play?
Pass new laws
Introduce a bill into Congress
Veto Legislation
Lobby government officials
Tim was hired by the Sierra Club, an environmental special interest group. Tim's job is to influence lawmakers at the state and national level to support policies to stop offshore drilling. Tim's job title is -
lawyer
lobbyist
politician
teacher
S4: Which of the following is not an incident that would require a local government to respond to a global issue or event?
Developing a response to a pandemic.
Preparation for an act of terrorism.
Training a force to prepare for an outside invasion.
Developing policy to protect the environment.
S1: Who is/are the leader(s) of the executive branch for a town or city?
Governor
Mayor
Chairman
Senator
S1: Who is/are the leader(s) of the legislative branch for a county?
Board of Supervisors
Council
Congress
General Assembly
S1: All county and city governments must elect/appoint each of the following positions EXCEPT
Sheriff
School Board
Treasurer
Commonwealth Attorney
S4: Local governments exercise all of the following powers EXCEPT
Writing ordinances.
Educating children.
Regulating how land is used.
Raising an army.
S4: Local government's receive their powers from ...
U.S. Constitution
The state
Federal Laws
10th Amendment
S1: Who would you speak to discuss an ordinance written for Montgomery County?
Mayor
Superintendent
County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
S5: Attempting to get a legislator to introduce, vote for or against a bill, is known as what?
Gerrymandering
Due Process
Lobbying
Debating
S5: Interest groups can influence public policy in all of the following ways EXCEPT?
Making political contributions.
Identifying issues they feel are important.
Lobbying government officials.
Nominating candidates for office.
S5: When the media holds public debates between political candidates. They are carrying out what role?
Focusing public attention on selected issues.
Holding government officials accountable to the public.
Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated.
S4: Which of the following is not an incident that would require a local government to respond to a global issue or event?
Developing a response to a pandemic.
Preparation for an act of terrorism.
Training a force to prepare for an outside invasion.
Developing policy to protect the environment.
