The Legislative branch for a state
What is the General Assembly
The Chief executive of all of Virginia
What is the Governor
The highest level of court in a city like Richmond or Staunton
What is a Circuit Court
This type of local government does NOT have their own courts and schools.
What is a town
Elected by a city or county to ensure the public safety of the community.
What is Sheriff
legislative body for a town
What is Town Council
Town/City executive that is HIRED to oversee daily operations of town/city
Highest level of Court in Virginia
What is the Virginia Supreme Court
Local Governments are responsible for __________, which includes managing public schools and setting academic standards.
What is education
Collects taxes for personal property.
What is the Treasurer
Legislative Body for a County
What is Board of Supervisors
Town/City executive that is ELECTED and oversees the daily operations of Town/City
What is the Mayor
A citizen of a town like Craigsville would go to here if they were on trial for robbery or murder
What is the County Circuit Court (Augusta County in this case)
Cities, Towns, and Counties all make their own local laws, otherwise known as
What is an ordinance
Responsible for recording deeds, issuing marriage licenses, and maintaining court records?
What is Clerk of Circuit Court
Legislative Body for a City
What is the City Council
The County executive that is HIRED and oversees the daily operations of the County:
Local court you would go to if you had to pay a parking fine or speeding ticket
ALL local and state governments get their power the _______________ and acts by the General Assembly
What is the Virginia Constitution
Assesses or estimates the value of property
What is the Commissioner of Revenue
Unlike local governments, state governments adopt budgets in a two-year cycle:
What is biennial
Elected separately from the governor. Presides over VA state senate
What is Lieutenant Governor
High level of court in Rockingham County
This "rulebook" specifically lists the powers a city government may have
What is a charter
Represents the Government in criminal cases. Prosecutor.
What is the Commonwealth Attorney