Grab Bag
Which Virginia court uses a jury?
Circuit Court
What is the world for making a law?
Enact
Who makes the law in a Virginia town?
Town Council
Who may be appointed to oversee operations of local government?
Manager
In a criminal case, what does the court determine?
Guilt or innocence
In which branch of government does a mayor serve?
Executive
What is the term for the money paid to be let out of jail before your trial begins?
Bail
Which document gives local governments in Virginia their power to govern?
Virginia Constitution
What is the governing legislative body in Virginia counties?
Board of Supervisors
What is the court that you go to if you are accused of a felony?
Virginia Circuit Court
What does a mayor lead?
City or town
What is the document called that lists powers for a city?
Charter
What powers are shared by state and local government?
Taxing and Public Safety
What are the units of local government in Virginia?
Counties, cities, towns
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Misdemeanors are minor offenses and felonies are serious offenses.
What do sheriffs, treasurers, commissioners of revenue, and circuit court clerks have in common?
They are elected local officials.
What is the term for a local law?
Ordinance
Who builds schools, hires teachers, and balances a budget?
School Board
Where do city residents apply to get a charter?
General Assembly
What do civil and criminal cases have in common?
They both can be decided by a judge and jury.
What do protecting the environment, promoting public safety, and collecting taxes have in common?
They are powers of local government.
What is the term for a pre-trial meeting where the accused enters a plea, asks for bail, and probable cause is reviewed?
Arraignment
Who hires a county manager?
Local legislators or Board of Supervisors
In Virginia, who/what oversees the operation of public schools?
School Boards
What is the correct order of events for a civil trial?
Complaint, court, verdict, appeal