Units of Local Government

Which form of local government has an elected board of supervisors and school board?

• Counties

• Towns

• Cities

• Precincts

Who holds legislative powers in a county government?

• Board of supervisors

• City Council

• Mangers

• Mayors

Which of the following must each local government elect?

• Clerk of Court

• Treasurer

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Sheriff

• School Superintendent

Who has the legislative powers of a town?

• Town Council

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

• School Board

Who holds the legislative powers in a city?

• City Council

• Town Council

• General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

Who is responsible to oversee public schools in cities and counties?

• School Board

• Mayor

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

What do you call local laws passed by local governments?

• Amendments

• Bills

• Regulations

• Ordinances

Who creates local governments?

• U.S. Constitution

• Governor of Virginia

• General Assembly

• Congress

In most cities the executive branch has both of these

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• Administrator

In the town of Herndon there is a special "Meals" tax people pay when they purchase prepared meals. What might the revenue from that money go to?

• The Fairfax County Public School budget

• Hiring a new county manager

• Paying for public libraries

• Paying for the Herndon Police Department