Overview of Government Structure in the United States and Virginia

This article provides an overview of the three branches of government at the national and state levels in the United States, including the legislative branch (Congress or General Assembly), the executive branch

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Slide2NationalGovernment Legislative Branch Congress Executive Branch President Judicial Branch U.S. Supreme Court State Government Legislative Branch General Assembly Executive Branch Governor Judicial Branch VA Supreme Court Local Government Legislative Branch Board of Supervisors and Town/City Council Executive Branch Mayor Judicial Branch Courts

Slide3What are the units of local government in Virginia?  Which officials are locally elected?  Which powers do local government exercise?

Slide4The units of local governments in Virginia are political subdivisions created by the General Assembly.  The units of local government in Virginia are counties, towns, and cities. Local governments exercise legislative, executive, and judicial powers.

Slide6Each Virginia county has an elected board of supervisors, which exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances (local laws) and adopting an annual budget.  Each Virginia county and city has an elected or appointed school board, which oversees the operation of the K–12 public schools in the county or city. http://www.co.prince-edward.va.us/index.shtml Prince Edward County Local Government http://www.pecps.k12.va.us/ Prince Edward County School Board

Slide7Each Virginia incorporated town has an elected town council, which exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget. A mayor is elected either by the voters or the town council members. http://www.farmvilleva.com/ Town of Farmville Government

Slide8Each Virginia city has an elected city council, which exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual budget. A mayor is elected either by the voters or the city council members.  Each Virginia county and city has an elected or appointed school board, which oversees the operation of the K–12 public schools in the county or city. http://www.richmondgov.com/ City of Richmond Government http://www.lynchburgva.gov/ City of Lynchburg Government

Slide9In Virginia counties, towns, and cities, a manager may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government.  In every Virginia locality, state courts resolve judicial disputes. Judges of the circuit courts, district courts, juvenile and domestic relations courts, and small claims courts hear cases in each locality. http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/combined/prince_edward/home.html State Court System  The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect a sheriff, a clerk of the circuit court, a commissioner of revenue, and a treasurer.

Slide10Virginia local governments exercisedefined and limited powers, including the power to  enforce state and local laws  protect public safety  promote public health  educate children  protect the environment  regulate land use  levy and collect taxes.

Slide11Describe the structure and powers of the local government.