SOL CE.8a Virginia Local Government

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Who creates the units of local government in Virginia?

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The Virginia General Assembly

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What are the three types of local government in Virginia? Options: Counties, boroughs, villages, Counties, towns, cities, Parishes, townships, municipalities, Districts, precincts, zones

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Counties, towns, cities

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Which local government body exercises legislative powers in a county? Options: The city council, The town council, The board of supervisors, The General Assembly

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The board of supervisors

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What is a responsibility of an elected school board in a county or city? Options: Enforcing state laws, Overseeing K–12 public schools, Managing police departments, Controlling land use

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Overseeing K–12 public schools

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What is a major responsibility of Virginia’s local governments? Options: Issuing U.S. passports, Declaring war, Enforcing state and local laws, Printing money

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Enforcing state and local laws

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How is a mayor chosen in Virginia towns and cities? Options: Appointed by the governor, Chosen by the U.S. Congress, Elected by voters or the town/city council, Appointed by the school board

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Elected by voters or the town/city council

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What power does a county’s board of supervisors have? Options: Enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget, Declaring laws unconstitutional, Vetoing federal legislation, Controlling state parks

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Enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget

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Which local government type is always located within a county and shares services with it? Options: Cities, Towns, Boroughs, Districts

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Towns

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What role can a manager have in local government? Options: Serve as a judge in state courts, Command the National Guard, Make state laws

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Oversee local government operations

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Who is responsible for regulating land use in a locality?

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Local government