Federalism
Which level (national, state, or local) of government do individuals have the most influence over?
Local
In Virginia, who has the EXECUTIVE job of overseeing the functions of government and appointing members of the cabinet?
Governor
Who is elected to the job that enforces state and local laws in a county?
Sheriff
Vocabulary word: a local law
Ordinance
Nina wants to write a letter complaining that she doesn’t get enough homework to the group that oversees the operation of kindergarten through twelfth grade public schools in Loudoun County. What would be the BEST group for Nina to write to in Loudoun County?
School Board
The dividing and sharing of powers between the national, state, and local levels of government is called:...
Federalism
The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate are the two parts that make up the LEGISLATIVE branch in VIRGINIA, called...
The General Assembly
What is the name of the Legislative Branch for Cities and Towns in Virginia?
Council
Which (county, city, or town) locality does NOT have a mayor?
County
Which two localities (county, city, town) are equal in power?
County and City
The Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution states that powers not given to the National Government are _____________________ the states. (What are powers given to the states called?)
Reserved Powers
How many years do our governor, Lt. governor, and attorney general serve in office?
4 years
What is the LOCAL LEGISLATIVE group of people that meet together to make ordinances for the COUNTY?
Board of Supervisors
Purcellville has its own local government and police force. However, they rely on Loudoun County for public schools and trash collection. Is Purcellville a county, city, or town?
Town
Loudoun government has the power to decide where new homes and businesses are constructed within county. Which power is this?
Regulating land use
Starbucks Coffee is based in Seattle, Washington, but has stores that sell coffee in all of the other states. Which level of government would be responsible for regulating business between states?
National
Which document distributes power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Virginia government?
The Virginia Constitution
Which position would most likely help the local government work on the annual budget?
Treasurer
Local governments in Virginia, such as Loudoun County, Fairfax City, and the Town of Leesburg, get their powers from: (two answers)
The Constitution of Virginia AND the Virginia General Assembly
Loudoun government tries to attract businesses to open new locations within the county to create jobs and increase the population. Which power is this?
Encouraging economic development
Taxing citizens and enforcing laws are responsibilities of which LEVEL of government?
Concurrent/Shared Powers (both national and state)
Voters in Virginia elected lawyer Jason Miyares to represent the state by acting as the main legal advisor to the Governor. What job does he have?
Attorney General
Gary Clemons has the job of overseeing the the Loudoun County Courthouse - what is his official title?
Clerk of the Circuit Court
How are people selected to be the Commissioner of Revenue, Clerk of the Court, Sheriff, and Treasurer?
They are elected.
The neighborhood of Ashburn wants to become a City. What document would the City of Ashburn need to receive from the Virginia General Assembly in order to make this happen?