Social Studies CMAS Study Guide

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Which of the following is the main job of the legislative branch of Colorado state government? Options: to decide if a person has broken a state law, to approve or veto new state laws, to explain state laws to citizens, to make laws for the state

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to make laws for the state

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Which document did voters in Colorado have to approve before they could have representation in the U.S. government? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Colorado Constitution, The U.S. Constitution, The Homestead Act

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The Colorado Constitution

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Who leads the Executive Branch of the Colorado State Government?

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governor

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Which action is a responsibility of state government? Options: building highways, building libraries, making treaties, making goods

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building highways

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Which leader is in charge of signing laws, is part of the executive branch, and is elected by citizens?

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governor

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Which state department would be the most helpful for someone who is opening a new restaurant and they want to make sure their food is safe? Options: Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Health and Environment, None of the above.

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Department of Public Health and Environment

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Which state department would be the most helpful for someone who needs information about paying their state taxes?

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Department of Revenue

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Which state department would be the most helpful for someone who wants to know the laws about selling eggs from their farm?

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Department of Agriculture

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A report from the U.S. government claims that up to 70% of roads in Colorado are in poor condition. Which is the BEST action that the state could take to solve the problem? Options: The legislature could pass a law requiring people to ride their bikes to work., The governor could hold a press conference about transportation issues., The governor could encourage carmakers to create driverless cars., The legislature could increase spending on transportation projects.

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The legislature could increase spending on transportation projects.

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Events in Colorado History: 1. More people move to Colorado territory. 2. People are worried that there are few laws. 3. ? Which event would come next?

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A state constitution is written.