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Our Local Government
Test Description: CE.9
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following is a unit of local government?
A
Towns
B
Municipalities
C
Villages
D
Districts
2) Which government unit adopts ordinances for Spotsylvania County?
A
House of Delegates
B
General Assembly
C
Board of Supervisors
D
City Council
3) In Virginia cities, which of the following creates ordinances?
A
The city counsil
B
The mayor
C
The city manager
D
The board of supervisors
4) Local laws are enforced in a town by the -
A
board of supervisors
B
mayor
C
governor
D
city council
5) Virginia's trial courts are its -
A
circuit courts
B
district courts
C
magistrate courts
D
courts of appeals
6) Which of the following is NOT a power held by Virginia's local government?
A
promote public safety
B
promote public health
C
regulate trade between the states
D
run public schools
7) What city official is hired by the city council to oversee day-to-day operations of government?
A
Commissioner of Revenue
B
Mayor
C
Sheriff
D
City manager
8) The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect a -
A
superintendent of public schools
B
commission of revenue
C
circuit court judge
D
county manager
9) The Constitutional Officer who keeps records of legal documents is called a -
A
justice
B
Commonwealth's attorney
C
clerk of the circuit court
D
mayor
10) Virginia's local governments receive all their powers from the Virginia Constitution and the -
A
United States Constitution
B
Virginia General Assembly
C
Governor of Virginia
D
United States Congress
11) Which state best describes the powers of local government in Virginia?
A
Powers not granted to the states are reserved to the local governments
B
Local governments have only those powers granted to them by the state
C
Local governments share all of the powers of the state government
D
Local governments have all powers within their local governments
12) If an area in Virginia wants to become a city, who grants the charter?
A
Virginia General Assembly
B
Voters of Virginia in a general election
C
Governor of Virginia
D
Virginia Board of Supervisors
13) Which document lists the powers of the city of Richmond, Virginia?
A
A statute
B
A charter
C
The Constitution of Virginia
D
An ordinance
14) A city passes a law prohibiting loud parties after 10:00 p.m. What type of law is it?
A
Ordinance
B
Charter
C
Ballot initiative
D
Constitutional amendment
15) Passing ordinances and setting tax rates are typical duties of -
A
a city council and board of superviors
B
a mayor
C
the governor
D
a small claims court
16) Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by the local government officials?
A
individuals
B
the General Assembly
C
Congress
D
the governor
17) The Department of Homeland Security has raised the threat level to yellow. Which agency in Virginia would take action because of this change?
A
State Boards of Elections
B
Department of Environmental Quality
C
Department of Business Assistance
D
Office of Commonwealth Prepardness
18) In regards to international issues, local governments -
A
sometimes becomes involved
B
do not need to intervene
C
are powerless to become involved
D
are tightly restricted by federal laws
19) Which of the following is NOT an issue of concern to local government?
A
planning for the public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
B
developing an effective foreign policy
C
responding to public health concerns
D
preparing economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy
20) Hurricane Irene has caused massive flooding and many citizens are trapped in their homes. Which agency would be called to help out in this situation?
A
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
B
The Federal Reserve
C
The Virginia National Guard
D
The Electoral College
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