SOL Review Standard 8

The structure and powers of local governments are given by--

• the Virginia Constitution
• the Governor
• the Mayor
• the Board of Supervisors

In Virginia, which local government officials are NOT elected by voters?

• Mayor
• members of the General Assembly
• Board of Supervisors
• County Administrators

The Board of Supervisors is a legislative body found in ____________, and have legislative powers including enacting ordinances and adopting the annual budget.

• cities ( ex. Richmond)
• Towns (ex. Ashland)
• Counties (ex. Chesterfield)

Town Councils are legislative bodies found in ____________, and have legislative powers including enacting ordinances and adopting the annual budget.

• cities ( ex. Richmond)
• towns ( ex. Ashland)
• Counties (ex. Chesterfield)

City Councils are legislative bodies found in ____________, and have legislative powers including enacting ordinances and adopting the annual budget.

• cities ( ex. Richmond)
• towns ( ex. Ashland)
• Counties ( ex. Chesterfield)

What type(s) of powers do local government exercise?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial
• all the above

Not all localities are given the same powers. _______ have charters listing their powers.

• towns
• cities
• counties
• districts

Complete the list below. Powers of Virginia's Local governments (1) enforce state and local laws (2) protect public safety (3) levy and collect taxes (4) educate children (5) regulate land use (6) promote public health (7)_____

• issue treaties
• regulate interstate trade
• protect the environment
• issue currency

In every Virginia locality, ________resolve judicial disputes through trials and court cases.

• General Assembly
• federal courts
• county sheriff
• state courts

In local government, who oversees the operation of public education in counties and cities?

• County administrators
• School board
• City Council
• Board of Supervisors