Civics Chapter 7

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to understand the roles of state and local governments in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of state governments in the United States?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Printing money

• Declaring war

Multiple Choice

According to the Tenth Amendment, what powers do the states retain?

• All powers not delegated to the national government or prohibited to the states

• All powers given to the federal government

• Only powers related to education

• Only powers related to safety

Multiple Choice

What are the three basic responsibilities of state governments as described in the slides?

• Public safety, commercial regulation, political subdivision oversight

• Taxing, education, healthcare

• Foreign policy, defense, trade

• Judicial review, law enforcement, education

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a bicameral and a unicameral legislature, and identify which state has a unicameral legislature.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the types of cases state courts generally hear and those under the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of revenue for state governments?

• Taxes

• Federal grants

• Service charges

• Exports

Multiple Choice

Based on the pie chart, which two sources made up the largest share of average tax revenue in all fifty states in 2015?

• Property Taxes and General Sales Taxes

• Federal Grants and Service Charges

• Corporate Income Taxes and Licenses/Other Taxes

• Individual Income Taxes and Service Charges

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility or characteristic of a governor, according to the slides?

• Commander in chief of the state militia

• Elected to four-year terms

• Approves federal treaties

• Often the leader of their state party

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of courts found in a typical state court system?

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

• Probate Court

• Federal Court

Open Ended

Describe the three main ways state judges are chosen and discuss why these methods might be used.

Multiple Choice

Which level of government most directly affects the everyday lives of citizens in the United States?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• International government

Multiple Choice

What is the primary responsibility of the state judiciary?

• Interpreting the law and overseeing criminal cases

• Making laws

• Collecting taxes

• Managing state finances

Open Ended

Compare the sources of state government revenue and the average sources of tax revenue in all fifty states. What similarities and differences do you notice?

Multiple Choice

Based on the pie chart, which source contributed the largest percentage to state government revenue in 2016?

• Taxes

• Federal Grants

• Service Charges

• Other

Multiple Choice

Which level of government most directly affects the everyday lives of citizens in the United States?

• Federal government

• State government

• Local government

• International government

Open Ended

Explain the differences in what counties are called in Louisiana, Alaska, and New York City, and why this might be significant for understanding local government structures.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about county governments are correct?

• Each state can determine how many counties it will have.

• Voters in each county elect a governing board.

• Commissioners are always appointed, not elected.

• Commissioners are elected from different subdivisions of the county.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of county governments?

• Taxation

• Foreign policy

• Law enforcement

• Education

Open Ended

Based on the county organization chart, discuss how voter control influences the structure and operation of county governments.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a department under the County Executive in a county organization with less direct voter control?

• Police Department

• Welfare Department

• Zoning Board

• Sanitation Department

Open Ended

Explain the three typical ways municipal governments are organized and discuss how they differ from each other.

Multiple Choice

In a council-manager system of city government, who is responsible for administering the city?

• Mayor

• City Council

• City Manager

• Board of Trustees

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a political party?

• To create laws

• To rally support for candidates, get them elected, and implement the party’s agenda

• To collect taxes

• To run businesses

Open Ended

Explain how political parties are organized at the local and county levels.

Open Ended

Describe the role of the state executive committee and political machines in state politics.

Open Ended

Explain why the right to vote is considered one of the most valuable privileges of a free people.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements that most states have for voters before an election?

• Be a citizen of the United States

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be registered to vote

• Own property in the state

Open Ended

Describe two differences between primary elections and general elections.

Multiple Choice

Which type of primary election allows independents to choose a ballot from one of the two parties?

• Open primary

• Closed primary

• Semiclosed primary

• Blanket primary

Open Ended

Describe the Top-Two (jungle primary) method used in some states. How does it differ from other primary systems?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following allows voters to remove an elected official through a special election?

• Referendum

• Recall

• Initiative

• Impeachment

Multiple Choice

Which clause in Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state?

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Commerce Clause

Open Ended

Explain how the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage affected interstate relationships in the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are protected by the privileges and immunities clause according to Article IV, Section 2?

• The right to travel between states

• The right to vote in any state

• The right to practice a profession in any state

• The right to be free from discrimination as a nonresident

Open Ended

Discuss how reciprocity agreements between states can impact professionals who move from one state to another.

Multiple Choice

What is an example of reciprocity among states?

• States sharing tax revenue

• States recognizing each other's teaching licenses

• States creating a common currency

• States electing the same governor

Open Ended

How do you think grass roots participation can influence political decisions at the local level?

Multiple Choice

Why is participation at the grass roots level important in state and local politics?

• It helps ensure that the voices of ordinary citizens are heard.

• It only benefits political leaders.

• It discourages voting.

• It focuses only on national issues.

Multiple Choice

How has the relationship between the states and the national government in the United States changed over time?

• The states have gained more power over the national government.

• The relationship has remained the same, with equal power.

• The national government has gained more power at the expense of the states.

• The states and national government have become completely independent of each other.