Kansas State & Local Government

The Kansas Constitution was originally known as the "_______________"

• Wyandotte Constitution

• Lecompton Constitution

• Manhattan Constitution

• Lawrence Constitution

How many articles are there in the Kansas State Constitution?

• 10

• 15

• 21

• 30

How many rights are guaranteed to you in the Kansas Bill of Rights?

• 10

• 15

• 21

• 30

Which of the following is a power that belongs to the state legislature?

• Create, amend, or repeal state laws

• Appropriate money to be spent by the state government

• Propose amendments to the Kansas State Constitution

• Oversee general elections in the state of Kansas

The Kansas House of Representatives has how many members?

• 40

• 125

• 163

• 435

Kansas state representatives have term limits.

• True

• False

Who is your current state representative in the House?

• Jim Karleskint

• Tom Holland

• Laura Kelly

• Lynn Rogers

The Kansas Senate has how many members?

• 40

• 100

• 125

• 435

Who serves as the chief executive for the state of Kansas and is responsible for carrying out state laws?

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

How long is the term of office for the governor and lt. governor?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years