Local and State Government Test

Which of the following are municipalities? (check all)

• Hawthorn Borough

• Clarion County

• Redbank Township

• Pennsylvania

What is the title of the elected leaders of Clarion County called?

• Township Supervisors

• County Commissioners

• County Supervisors

• County Mayor

How many county commissioners are there in each Pennsylvania county?

(a)  

What is the next smallest unit of Government below a State?

• City

• County

• Federal

• Town

Students at Redbank Valley School District will likely live in one of two counties - check both:

• Clarion

• Armstrong

• Jefferson

• Venango

The head of the Executive Branch of Pennsylvania is called the:

• president

• governor

• supervisor

• mayor

How many branches of government does Pennsylvania have?

(a)  

Which of these is a government action used to solve a problem?

• putting up "no littering" signs

• a curfew stating kids must be "in" by 10 PM

• a law requiring your pets to be licensed

• a fine of $150 for running a stop sign

Which of the following county departments would likely deal with serving arrest warrants?

• the Register and Recorder

• the County Commissioners Office

• the Sheriff's Department

• the Coroner's Office

What are the two parts of today's Pennsylvania General Assembly (the name of their Congress)?

• House of Representatives & Senate

• House of Burgesses & Senate

• House of Burgeses & Governor's Council

• House of Delegates & Senate