Local Government
Local vs. State Govt
Local Lawmaking Process
Local Govt II
RICED
100
A mayor is:
- Chief executive of a county
- Chief executive of a city
- Chief executive of a state
- School board leader
What is Chief executive of a city?
100
How is local government funded?
What is by raising revenue?
100
The local legislative body in cities and towns are called
What is city or town council?
100
Which would most likely be the responsibility of a local government?
- To oversee the operation of K-12 public schools of the world
- To oversee the operation of K-12 public schools of the state
- To oversee the operation of K-12 public schools of the county
- To oversee the operation of K-12 public schools of the nation
What is to oversee the operation of K-12 public schools of the county?
100
Powers that, under the Constitution, are allowed to both the states and the national government.
What are concurrent powers?
200
Which choice best completes this diagram?
What is city council?
200
What happens if a local ordinance conflicts with a state law?
What is the state law takes precedence over the local ordinance?
200
An ordinance has been created by the legislative body of the county to establish a requirement for all animals to be on a leash. Which legislative body would create this ordinance?
What is Board of Supervisors?
200
Which power would NOT be found on a city charter?
- Establish schools
- Collect garbage
- Establish a police department
- Amend the state Constititution
What is amend the state Constitution?
200
Powers that are set aside for the states in the U.S. Constitution.
What are reserved powers?
300
The Virginia General Assembly is to state government as the Board of Supervisors is to--
What is county government?
300
Which of the following is true about the authority of local governments in Virginia?
- They have powers given by the Virginia Constitution and acts of the General Assembly.
- They have the power of judicial review over state laws.
- They prepare the biennial budget for the General Assembly.
- They make laws for Virginia.
What is they have powers given by the Virginia Constitution and acts of the General Assembly?
300
Johnny is a middle schooler at Westland Middle School and he walks to school every day. There are several places on his morning walk he thinks are dangerous and need crosswalks.
Which government official would be most likely to help Johnny?
What is mayor?
300
According to the agenda below, what time would a person attend a meeting to find out information regarding property taxes?
What is 10 am?
300
Federal powers not specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution. They are used to carry out expressed powers.
What are implied powers?
400
Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely--
What is develop a public safety plan for your city?
400
Which words best complete this chart, showing the most supreme at the top?
What is City ordinance, Virginia law, Virginia Constitution, U.S. Constitution?
400
The following ordinance was most likely created to--
What is protect public safety?
400
Which 3 items would best complete the graphic organizer?
What is counties, cities, towns?
400
Powers granted to the national government under the United States Constitution.
What are delegated powers?
500
Which public servants would complete the list below?
What is Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and the Treasurer?
500
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect which positions?
What is sheriff, clerk of the circuit court, commissioner of the revenue, and a treasurer?
500
The ordinance shown is best associated with the local government power to--
What is collect taxes and revenue?
500
Which locality best completes this web?
What is county?
500
Federal powers specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution.
What are expressed powers?