Local Government

What is the title of the official that can be hired to oversee the day to day activities of a county?

• Town Manager

• City Manager

• County Manager

Where do localities get their powers from?

• Virginia Constitution and General Assembly

• US Bill of Rights

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Declaration of Independence

Which units of local government have a school board to direct K-12 education?

• counties and towns

• cities and towns

• towns

• counties and cities

Which of the following is NOT a power that local government exercises?

• Enforce state and local laws and promote public health

• Protect public safety and educate children

• Protect the environment, regulate land use, and levy and collect taxes

• Regulate trade between the states and foreign nations

The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality also elect--

• Sheriff, a Clerk of Circuit Court, a Commissioner of Revenue, and a Treasurer

• House of Representatives member and city manager

• Chief of State, Chief Administrator, Party Chief, Chief Legislator, and Commander-in-Chief

• A City Council, Board of Supervisors, and a Town Council

What is the name of the elected decision making group of a county?

• City Council

• Town Council

• Board of Supervisors

What is the name of the elected decision making group of a city?

• city council

• town council

• board of supervisors

What is the correct job description of the Commissioner of the Revenue

• Elected official in charge of prosecuting those charges with violating the criminal laws of the Commonwealth

• Chief tax assessing official who administers state taxes

• Administrative officer of the court that files all court paperwork, issues subpoenas, and makes sure juries are present

• Executes laws, serves writs, and preserves the peace

What is the correct job description of the Commonwealth's Attorney?

• Elected official in charge of prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of the Commonwealth

• Chief tax assessing official who administers state taxes

• Administrative officer of the court that files all court paperwork, issues subpoenas, and makes sure juries are present

• Executes laws, serves writs, and preserves the peace