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Unit 9 Study Guide:
Local Government
SOL: CE.8
11. What are the three state courts that handle
judicial disputes in each locality?
Circuit Court, General District, and Juvenile &
Domestic Relations Court
1. Where do local governments get their power?
The State - Virginia Constitution and General
Assembly
12. Which branch of a local government adopts
the budget?
Legislative Branch
2. What are three units of local government?
City, Town, and County
13. Who can be elected or appointed to lead the
executive branch in a city or town?
Mayor
3. What is the legislative branch for a city
called?
City Council
4. What is the legislative branch for a town
called?
Town Council
5. What is the legislative branch for a county
called?
Board of Supervisors
6. Who oversees the operation of local public
schools?
School Board
7. How does someone become the Clerk of the
Circuit Court, Treasurer, Commissioner of
Revenue, or Sheriff?
Elected
14. Who can be hired to oversee the daily
operations of a local government?
Manager
15. How do local governments generate funds to
pay for education and public safety?
Levy taxes
16. Who has the responsibility to enforce state
and local laws, promote public health and safety,
educate children, protect the environment,
regulate land use, and levy and collect taxes?
Local Governments
17. What document lists the powers of a city
government?
Charter
18. What is the name given to local laws?
Ordinances
8. Who is elected to collect the taxes for a local
government?
The Commissioner of Revenue
19. Who can pass an ordinance for a county?
Board of Supervisors
9. Who is elected to protect public safety plus
enforce state and local laws?
The Sheriff
20. Who has the greatest influence in decisions
made by local governments?
Individuals
10. Who is elected to keep track of the records
for the courthouse?
Clerk of the Circuit Court