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CE.8 - Local Government
Test Description: Virginia SOL Practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A city council is the local government version of the −
A
legislative branch of government.
B
state branch of government.
C
national branch of government.
D
executive branch of government.
2) Who exercises legislative powers at the county level of local government?
A
Board of Supervisors
B
Town Council
C
City Council
D
Mayor
3) Who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in the city and county?
A
School Principal
B
Board of Supervisors
C
City Council
D
School Board
4) City and town councils enact ordinances and adopt the annual ___.
A
Festival
B
Budget
C
Mascot
D
Project
5) Which local government officials may be elected or appointed?
A
City Council members
B
Board of Supervisors members
C
Town Council members
D
School Board members
6) In order to oversee the operations of the local government, Virginia counties, towns, and cities may hire a –
A
judge.
B
banker.
C
manager.
D
police officer.
7) In every Virginia locality, judicial disputes are resolved by –
A
council members
B
police officers.
C
mayor.
D
courts.
8) The commissioner of revenue, the clerk of circuit court, the sheriff, and the city treasurer are all -
A
city council members.
B
appointed.
C
court officials.
D
elected.
9) Which is a local government power?
A
establish an army
B
enforce federal laws
C
establish foreign policy
D
enforce state and local laws
10) Choose the best title for the following list: promote public health, educate children, regulate land use.
A
School board powers
B
National government powers
C
Local government powers
D
Circuit court powers
11) What power of Virginia local governments provides funding for education and public safety?
A
levy taxes
B
individual donations
C
coin money
D
retail store sales
12) Local governments derive their power from the −
A
state government.
B
regional government.
C
local government.
D
national government.
13) Powers given to cities are listed in the −
A
City Power Manuscript.
B
City Doctrine.
C
City Charter.
D
Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
14) Powers of local government come from the Constitution of Virginia and −
A
the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
B
Acts by the Supreme Court.
C
the Constitution of the United States.
D
Acts by the General Assembly.
15) Who is responsible for passing laws (ordinances) for the county?
A
Council
B
Individuals
C
Board of Supervisors
D
Mayor
16) Who is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?
A
Board of Supervisors
B
Individuals
C
Council
D
School Board
17) Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials?
A
Manager
B
Mayor
C
Individuals
D
Council
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