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CE 4

CE.4 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN VIRGINIA

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WHERE DO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS GET THEIR POWER? From the Virginia General Assembly
WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN VIRGINIA? Counties, cities, towns.
WHAT BODY MAKES LOCAL LAWS? Board of Supervisors or City/Town Council.
WHAT ARE LOCAL LAWS CALLED? Ordinances.
WHAT SERVICES DO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROVIDE? Education, police, fire protection, public works, zoning, trash collection.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A SCHOOL BOARD? Oversees public schools.
HOW CAN STATE LAWS AFFECT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS? Local governments must implement state-mandated policies.
HOW CAN NATIONAL EVENTS AFFECT LOCAL DECISIONS? Changes in federal funding or economic conditions impact local budgets.
HOW CAN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS AFFECT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS? Public health crises, economic changes, or security concerns require local action.
WHAT ARE TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS? Sovereign governments that govern Native American tribes.
HOW ARE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FUNDED? Property taxes, sales taxes, and state aid.
HOW ARE STATE GOVERNMENTS FUNDED? State income taxes, sales taxes, and aid
HOW IS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDED? Federal income taxes and other national taxes.
HOW DO ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT WORK TOGETHER? Through shared powers and cooperation, while maintaining separate responsibilities.
Created by: Lisa K Ball
 

 



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