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CE U6: State Govt

Local Government

TermDefinition
What is the name of the legislature of a city? City Council
What is the name of the legislature of an incorporated town? Town Council
What is the name of the legislature of a county? Board of Supervisors
What are the jobs of the three positions of the Legislative Branch? Enact Ordinances, Adopt an Annual Budget, Exercise Legislative Powers
What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch of Cities and Incorporated Towns? Mayor
What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch for a County? Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Virginia's local government units are created by the General Assembly
Do all counties and cities have the same power? No; cities have charters that list their powers
What body acts the Legislative Branch for the local K-12 Public School System? The School Board
What four positions are required by all localities to elect other than head executive positions? Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer
Who may a local government hire to oversee operations? Manager
Why do counties, cities, and towns enact local ordinances? To provide services for their residents
What are the powers of the Local Government? enforce state and local laws, promote public health, protect public safety, educate children, protect the environment, regulate land use, levy taxes
Who is in the County Legislative Branch? Board of Supervisors and School Board
Who is in the City Legislative Branch? City Council and School Board
Local government derives its funding from ability to raise revenue and money that the state provides
What is an ordinance? local law
What does "revenue" mean? incoming money
What does "regulate" mean? to make rules or laws that control something
Towns are within counties, so citizens... pay and receive services from both
Counties and cities assist in the local implementation of state laws and programs
Created by: ElliottED
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