CE8 local government review

What are the 3 types of localities?

• Counties, cities, and towns

• States, regions, and districts

• Provinces, territories, and municipalities

• Zones, sectors, and divisions

What is the name of the legislative branch for counties?

• the Board of Supervisors

• the General Assembly.

• the City Council.

• Congress.

True or False: every locality has a mayor.

• True

• False

Which localities have a school board? There are TWO correct answers.

• County

• City

• Town

• State

Which is a power of local government?

• Education

• Declare War

• Establish the driving age

• Create the state sales tax

What does the board of supervisors do?

• Make ordinances for the county

• Make state laws.

• Make federal laws.

• Make school laws.

How many members are on the Henrico County school board?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What does the school board do?

• Manage school policies

• Teach students

• Clean the school

• Drive school buses

What is the title of the executive branch leader in the city of Richmond?

• Governor

• President

• Mayor

• County Manager

Which of the following are examples of other local positions that are elected in each locality?

• Mayor

• City Council Member

• School Board Member

• All of the above