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