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Unit 8

Local government

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What are the three local units of government? city, county, town
Where does local government get its power from? the state
What is the name of the legislative branch of a town? town council
What is the name of the legislative branch of a city? city council
What is the name of the legislative branch of a county? board of supervisors
What is the name of the executive branch of a town? mayor
What is the name of the executive branch of a city? manager & mayor
What is the name of the executive branch of a county? manager/administrator
What is the job of the legislative branch (all levels)? make laws or ordinances (local laws)
Where would the city of Chesapeake get the authority to set speed limits? from the state
Who would influence public policy by joining an interest group? individuals
How does the media influence public policy? focus on select issues, hold officials accountable, offer forum for opposing views
What are the 5 constitutional officers of VA? sheriff, treasurer, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue
What are the powers of local government? levy & collect taxes, regulate land use, promote public safety, educate children, enforce state & local laws, promote public health, protect the environment
Which level of government is supreme? Federal/national
How do interest groups influence public policy? identify issue, make contributions, lobby government officials
How do individuals influence public policy? participate in politics, express opinions, join interest groups
What international events and issues would require local government to act? terrorism, global/wide spread illness, environment, global economy
What level do individuals have the most influence? local
Which international issue would a local government address if there was a ban placed on aerosol spray cans? environment
What is lobbying (a lobbyist)? seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
What does the school board do? oversee education of children grades k-12
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