State and Local Governments

The branches of state government are established by:

• the US Constitution

• the State's Constitution

• the citizens of a state

• a state's governor

A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

• they serve four year terms of office.

• they are usually elected by popular vote.

• they are responsible for making state laws.

• they have budget-approval responsibilities.

In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

• It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.

• It acts as the state’s legal adviser.

• It oversees state agencies and elections.

• It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.

A state’s lieutenant governor

• serves as second-in-command in the judicial branch.

• serves as second-in-command in the executive branch.

• oversees state agencies and elections.

• oversees the work of the attorney general.

A state’s legislative branch

• makes laws and approves budgets.

• oversees agencies and the executive branch.

• organizes national, state, and local elections.

• oversees public health and safety.

Which is generally true of the lower house in a state legislative branch?

• It manages state agencies.

• It oversees state elections.

• It has more members than the Senate.

• It has fewer members than the Senate.

Which two types of courts are found in a state’s judicial branch?

• local and circuit

• local and superior

• local and trial

• local and appellate

In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

• creating private schools

• establishing school districts

• providing transportation to schools

• maintaining school equipment

Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

• public infrastructure

• public health

• public safety

• public education

A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

• colleges

• courthouses

• prisons

• hospitals