State and Local Government Organization

The counties of Virginia

Throughout this topic, you learned about the organization of Virginia state and local governments. You examined the roles and responsibilities of the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia. You also learned about the roles of the General Assembly and the court system in Virginia state government.

You also examined the three types of local government in Virginia: counties, cities, and towns. You learned how these subdivisions of the state carry out legislative and executive functions. You also explored how Dillon’s rule outlines the relationships between these local government entities and Virginia state government.