CE.8a - Reading Comp. Check

Which of the following are units of local government found in Virginia? (Select all that apply)

• Cities

• Counties

• Towns

• States

In Virginia, which government branch is responsible for creating units of local government?

• VA General Assembly

• US Congress

• Hampton City Council

• York County Board of Supervisors

Match the following units of local government:

• Town Council

• County

• City Council

• City

• Board of Supervisors

• Town

In cities, counties, and towns, who may be hired to oversee operations of the local government?

• A Manager

• A Sheriff

• A Treasurer

• A Clerk of the Court

Which of the following is responsible for overseeing k-12 public schools and education in both cities and counties in Virginia?

• School Board

• Board of Vistors

• Board of Education

• The Mayor

True or False - Local government has the largest impact on citizens' lives.

• True

• False

Which of the following are both defined and limited powers of the local government in Virginia? (Select all that apply)

• Protecting public safety

• Educating children

• Promoting public health

• Regulating land use

• Providing for a military

Who resolves disputes in Virginia's counties and cities?

• State Courts

• Federal Courts

• Town Courts

• International Courts

Which of the following courts can be found in every county and city in Virginia? (Select all that apply)

• District Courts

• Circuit Courts

• VA Supreme Court

• VA Court of Appeals

Who are the FOUR(4) elected officials that each city and county in Virginia is expected to elect

• Sheriff

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Commissioner of the Revenue

• Treasurer

• Manager