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Virginia State and Local Government
Virginia State and Local Government
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A Civics Quiz to introduce students to state and local government in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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1
Local governments in Virginia have no judicial branch. Why?
There are no local courts in Virginia, only state courts.
They use federal courts.
Judges travel from town to town hearing cases.
The legislative branch serves as judges.
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Which Virginia state court is the only one with a jury?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
General District Court
Circuit Court
3
Who is the head of the executive branch in Virginia cities?
the mayor
the Counselor
der Burgermeister
the City President
4
What is the legislative branch in towns called?
the Town Hall Gathering
the Town Cluster
the Town Council
the Town Sanhedrin
5
Who creates local governments in Virginia?
the Governor and his cabinet
the Virginia General Assembly
the voters
the Virginia Supreme Court
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Virginia's current government is set up in the -
Virginia Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
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What are the sources of the powers of local government in Virginia?
the Local Government Act of 1873
the Charters of the Virginia Company of London
local constitutions
the Virginia Constitution and acts of the General Assembly
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Voters must elect a Clerk of Circuit Court, a Commissioner of Revenue, a Treasurer, and a -
City Manager
Inspector General
Sheriff
School Board
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The legislative branch in Virginia is -
the Virginia General Assembly
the Virginia Congress
the House of Burgesses
the Virginia Parliament
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The Virginia legislature has two houses, which makes it -
ungovernable
unique among all the states
bicameral
unicameral
11
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Governor?
He has line-item veto power
He can veto bills passed by the General Assembly
He appoints state judges
He appoints state cabinet members
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Who is the head of the executive branch in towns?
the Town Leader
the Town Governor
the mayor
the Town Executive
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How long is the governor's term in office?
8 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
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What is the county legislature called?
the County Elders
the Board of Supervisors
the County Council
the County Senate
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What are local laws called?
local rules
ordinances
regulations
commandments
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Which of the following is NOT a unit of local government in Virginia?
village
town
county
city
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There are two kinds of Virginia General District courts: General District Court and -
Circuit Court
Federal District Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (JDR)
Court of Appeals
18
Which unit of local government in Virginia does not have its own school board and schools?
villages - their kids go town schools
cities - they rely on town and county schools
counties - they rely on city schools
towns - they rely on county schools
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Like our national government, Virginia state government has -
a one house legislature
separation of powers and checks and balances
an all-powerful president
judges who are appointed by the executive branch
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Who heads Virginia's executive branch?
the Governor
der Burgermeister
the State President
the State Superintendent
21
The two houses of the Virginia legislature are the -
House of Burgesses and State Esquires
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Commons and House of Lords
House of Delegates and State Senate
22
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary issues in the legislative process in Virginia?
Foreign Policy
Environment
Public Health
Education
23
Local governments have the power to promote public health, educate children, collect taxes and
enforce state and local laws
create their own private armies
negotiate treaties with foreign countries
burn people at the stake for witchcraft
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Local governments have the power to regulate land use, protect public safety, and -
establish their own local navy
establish a poll tax for voters
protect the environment
create a mandatory local religion
25
How many levels of Virginia state courts are there?
5
10
6
4
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Who is Virginia's top lawyer and chief law enforcement officer?
the Chief Lawyer
the State Chief of Investigations
the State Sheriff
the Attorney General
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What is the legislative branch in cities called?
the City Parliament
the City Council
the City Elders
the Board of Supervisors
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Who is second in command in the executive branch of Virginia state government?
the Vice Governor
the Lieutenant Governor
der Burgermeister
the Assistant Governor
