Civics Benchmark 2 Part 3

What do you call a law passed by a local government?

• Regulation

• Bill

• Ordinance

• Rule

A document that lists the powers of a city in Virginia is called a

• charter

• constitution

• contract

• general assembly

Which level of government do citizens have the greatest influence?

• State

• Local

• National

Answer explanation

The meetings are open to the public at the local level!

Who is in charge of schools for a county or city?

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• Manager

• School Board

Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer

What is the best title for this list?

• Positions required in each state

• Positions required by each local government

• Positions that help make laws

• Positions that are optional in each county

Who makes laws for a city or town?

• Mayor

• Manager

• Elected Council

• Board of Supervisors

What is the name of the Legislative Branch for a city?

• Mayor

• City Council

• Town Council

• Board of Supervisors

Who leads the Executive Branch for a city or town?

• Mayor

• General Assembly

• Manager

• Board of Supervisors

What is the name of the Legislative Branch for a county?

• Mayor

• City Council

• Town Council

• Board of Supervisors

Counties have the option to hire a ________ to lead the county.

• Mayor

• Manager

• Town Council

• Board of Supervisors