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Local Government Review Questions

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  • Q1
    The units of local government in Virginia are…?
    Townships and towns
    Counties, cities, and townships
    Counties, cities, and towns
    States, counties and cities
    30s
  • Q2
    The flu is of growing concern in Loudoun County, and the county has responded with an announcement offering free flu shots to their citizens. Which local organization would be responsible for publishing the announcement?
    Loudoun County Public Schools
    Loudoun County Public Health
    Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department
    Loudoun County Public Libraries
    30s
  • Q3
    An ordinance has been created by the legislative body of the TOWN to establish an 8pm curfew for all minors. Which legislative body would create this ordinance?
    Elected Council
    General Assembly
    House of Representatives
    Board of Supervisors
    30s
  • Q4
    On what level of government can individuals have the greatest influence on decisions?
    local government
    state government
    national government
    30s
  • Q5
    An ordinance has been created by the legislative body of the COUNTY to establish no skateboarding on sidewalks. Which legislative body would create this ordinance?
    House of Representatives
    General Assembly
    Board of Supervisors
    City Council
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main responsibility of the Board of Supervisors?
    create an annual budget
    pass state laws
    pass county laws
    oversee public schools
    30s
  • Q7
    In which of the following Virginia cities would state AND city governments most likely operate?
    VA Beach
    Alexandria
    Charlottesville
    Richmond
    30s
  • Q8
    Each independent CITY in Virginia elects members to form a legislative body known as the?
    General Assembly
    School Board
    Board of Supervisors
    City Council
    30s
  • Q9
    Who are the Board of Supervisors?
    state government leaders
    county government leaders
    town government leaders
    city government leaders
    30s
  • Q10
    National: Congress Virginia: General Assembly CITY: _________________ Which legislative body completes the diagram?
    Manager
    Town Council
    City Council
    Board of Supervisors
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the best title for this list: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, Sheriff?
    Locally appointed government officials
    Locally elected government officials
    Mayor's Cabinet
    Manager's Cabinet
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following has the best change of influencing local legislation?
    Better after-school programs
    End the national income tax
    End foreign trade taxes
    Raise age requirements for voters
    30s
  • Q13
    All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT -
    Sheriff
    Manager
    Mayor
    City Council Member
    30s
  • Q14
    What do you think would happen if a local ordinance conflicted with a state law?
    Local government just ignores the state law
    The citizens of Virginia vote on which one they like better
    The local ordinance takes precedence over the state law
    The state law takes precedence (priority) over the local law
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of these would local government be able to do?
    Send federal troops abroad (overseas)
    Enter into treaties with foreign nations
    Establish a police department
    Amend the state constitution
    30s

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