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Unit 11 (1a-1b)
Blue 09 - Unit 11 (1a-1b)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the THREE units of local governments in Virginia? | County City Town |
| Who has the power to create units of local government in Virginia? | The General Assembly |
| Legislative Branch in a County. Makes ordinances and approves the budget. | Board of Supervisors |
| Legislative Branch in a City. Makes ordinances and approves the budget. | City Council |
| Legislative Branch in a Town. Makes ordinances and approves the budget. | Town Council |
| Who can be appointed by the council or elected by the voters to lead the council? | Mayor |
| Locally elected official. Enforces laws and protects public safety. | Sheriff |
| Locally elected official. Keeps court records and manages the local courthouse. | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Locally elected official. Manages a local government’s money and financial resources. | Treasurer |
| Locally elected official. Calculates local taxes and manages tax records. | Commissioner of Revenue |
| Hired by the local legislature to oversee the daily operations of the local government? | Manager |
| Elected or appointed in a city or county to oversee the operations of the K–12 public schools. | School Board |
| Who resolves judicial disputes in every city and county? | State Courts |