Unit 8-State & Local Government

What are counties, towns, and cities?

Who reads verdicts, collects fines, maintains court records, and hears questions regarding jury duty?

If a town creates an ordinance dealing with infected trees being cut down they are protecting the environment

How would you describe the following people: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, & Treasurer

Who is NOT elected by the voters of Virginia and serves a 4 year term in the state executive branch?

The legislative branch at the city level is called the-

Who is hired to oversee the day to day operations of a local government?

Which of the following is true about the authority of local governments in Virginia?

A city ordinance is created by the Governor.

Which word is NOT associated with a city?

Who makes the laws in the County (locality)?

Which is NOT matched correctly to their branch of government?

A locality banning texting while driving is creating an ordinance to protect public safety.

From the following list, who is not elected at the local level?

Who makes the laws in City (locality)?

What locality does this describe: Board of Supervisors, School Board, & Manager

What branch of local government adopts the annual budget at the county level?

Who makes the laws in the Towns (locality)

Where do serious crimes (felony) committed by an adult get tried?

What is the last step in a bill becoming a law in VA?

Who does the following things: Hires teachers, builds new schools, & balances budget for schools

What issue would the state legislative branch examine? (there are 2 correct answers)

Virginia is to the General Assembly as Franklin County is to the ___________

What branch of government does the mayor belong to?

If you are under the age of 18 and commit a crime, you would go to the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court