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CE U5: State Govt
Local Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the legislature of a city? | City Council |
| What is the name of the legislature of an incorporated town? | Town Council |
| What is the name of the legislature of a county? | Board of Supervisors |
| What are the jobs of the three positions of the Legislative Branch? | Enact Ordinances, Adopt an Annual Budget, Exercise Legislative Powers |
| What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch of Cities and Incorporated Towns? | Mayor |
| What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch for a County? | Chairman of the Board of Supervisors |
| Virginia's local government units are created by the | General Assembly |
| Do all counties and cities have the same power? | No; cities have charters that list their powers |
| What body acts the Legislative Branch for the local K-12 Public School System? | The School Board |
| What four positions are required by all localities to elect other than head executive positions? | Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer |
| Who may a local government hire to oversee operations? | Manager |
| Why do counties, cities, and towns enact local ordinances? | To provide services for their residents |
| Who is in the County Legislative Branch? | Board of Supervisors and School Board |
| Who is in the City Legislative Branch? | City Council and School Board |
| Local government derives its funding from | raising revenue and state-provided money |
| What is an ordinance? | local law |
| What does "revenue" mean? | incoming money |
| What does "regulate" mean? | to make rules or laws that control something |
| Towns are within counties, so citizens... | pay and receive services from both |
| Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of | state laws and programs |
| What vocabulary term means a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions? | council |
| What vocabulary term means to make a bill officially become part of the law? | enact |
| What are the three units of local government in Virginia? | City, Town, County |
| What is the purpose of the legislative branch? | to make laws |
| What is the purpose of the executive branch? | to enforce laws |
| What is the purpose of the judicial branch? | to interpret laws |
| What vocabulary term means to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan)? | implement |
| One power of local governments includes enforcing state and local ____ | laws |
| One power of local governments includes promoting public ____ and protecting public _____ | health, safety |
| One power of local governments includes educating _____ | children |
| One power of local governments includes protecting the _____ (ex. wildlife protection) | environment |
| One power of local governments include regulating ______ use | land |
| One power of local governments includes levying and collecting _______ | taxes |
| One example of an international issue that affects local government includes public health concerns in the event of a ______ | pandemic |
| One example of an international issue that affects local government includes public safety in the event of an act of _____ | terrorism |
| One example of an international issue that affects local government includes economic development policies in response to the emerging ___________ | global economy |
| Citizens can get involved with | direct participation, simulations, and by communicating with officials |
| The lawmaking process requires | collaboration and compromise |
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