SOL 8 Local Government

Who is the elected group in charge of K-12 schools in a locality?

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have CHARTERS listing their powers.

What branch of local government approves budgets, levies taxes, and MAKES laws?

Who passing ordinances for the city

checks and balances are important bc it limits the power of each branch

Who has the greatest influence on local governments?

What branch of local government is headed by the courts?

The authority of local governments in Virginia is derived from the VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION

Who is the elected, constitutional officer in charge of charging taxes?

Who can be hired or fired to help run day to day operations in towns, cities, or counties?

What is the legislative branch of the county?

Who is the elected, constitutional officer in charge of public safety?

What is a member of the executive branch in towns, cities, and counties (oversees operations and can be hired)

In every county and city who resolves judicial disputes?

What are the three units of local government?

How do local governments secure funds for education and public health/safety?

This is the officer that presides over the city council: MAYOR

Who is the elected, constitutional officer in charge of court records?

The units of local governments in Virginia are created by the Virginia General Assembly

When local governments pass a law, they are known as_______ or local laws

What is something local governments do?

What is the leader of the executive branch in towns and cities?

who is the mayor elected by?

What is the legislative branch of the city?