Units of Local Government
_____________ _____________ are political subdivisions created by the General Assembly
Local Governments
Local governments get their power from these two things.
The Virginia Constitution and General Assembly
These types of local officials are hired by people already in government.
Appointed Officials
Local governments have these three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
This type of case determines guilt or innocence.
Criminal case
Virginia's three units of local government include counties, independent cities, and _____________.
Incorporated Towns
Collecting property taxes is an example of this power.
Levying and collecting taxes
This official is the chief law enforcement officer of a locality.
Sheriff
This is the legislative body in a Virginia city.
City council
Felony
Counties and cities assist in carrying out ________ laws.
State
Requiring restaurants to pass health inspections falls under this power.
Promoting public health
This officer prosecutes criminals in court.
Commonwealth's Attorney
This is another word for a local law.
Ordinance
Police must have this before making an arrest.
Probable cause
True or False: All counties in Virginia have the same powers
False
Opening a new elementary school uses this local power.
Educating children
This officer determines the value of property for tax purposes.
Commissioner of Revenue
This is the legislative body in a Virginia county.
Board of Supervisors
This type of jurisdiction allows a higher court to review a case.
Appellate jurisdiction
This type of document gives cities their specific powers and structure.
Zoning land for agricultural use is an example of this power.
Regulating land use
This officer keeps records for the courts.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
This is the first step in making a local law.
Introducing it as an idea
A civil case ___________ a _________ between two parties
Settles a dispute