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