Arkansas State and Local Government

What document determines the distribution of authority between federal and state governments?

• State Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Supreme Court Rulings

• U.S. Constitution

How many chambers does the Arkansas legislature have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a state law contradicts federal law, what is the result?

• Federal law is struck down

• State law is struck down

• Both laws are struck down

• Both laws stay in effect

Who leads the executive branch of the state government?

• President

• Comptroller

• Mayor

• Governor

A municipal government is at which level?

• Federal

• State

• County

• City

A bill first has to pass through ____________ before getting a floor vote.

• the Governor

• the Supreme Court

• the appropriate committee

• a nomination process

Both chambers must pass _________ versions of the bill before it can move to the next step.

• separate

• identical

• similar

• multiple

What type of city government do most towns in Arkansas have?

• Commission

• Mayor-Council

• Council-Manager

• Town Hall

Who oversees the county Quorum Court?

• Justice of the Peace

• County Judge

• County Clerk

• County Commissioner

How can citizens help get a popular initiative onto the ballot for a referendum vote?

• Elect Senators who agree

• Recall the Governor

• Sign a petition

• Post supportive messages on social media