State and Local Government (Indiana)

Which term describes a system in which the power of government is divided between one national and multiple state and local governments?

• Federal

• Republican

• Constitutional

• Presidential

What term describes powers that the Tenth Amendment sets aside for the states, not the federal government?

• Exclusive powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Denied powers

Which two statements describe provisions found in Article IV of the US Constitution? (check the two correct answers)

• States must respect the laws and decisions of other states

• Congress has the sole power to combine or divide existing states

• States can discriminate against citizens from other states

• The federal government must guarantee each state a republican form of government

Which statement is NOT true about the Indiana General Assembly?

• It has a bicameral structure

• Lawmakers represent specific state districts

• The state legislature has broad police powers

• Representatives' only power is to make laws

Why is the governor the chief executive, but not the sole executive authority in a state (the "first among equals")?

• Executive power is divided between other elected executive officers

• The governor shares administrative authority with the legislature and courts

• Governors are appointed by Congress instead of elected by the people

• The Secretary of State holds most executive powers, but the governor is the state's spokesperson

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process for amending the Indiana Constitution?

• Amendment is proposed in the Indiana General Assembly

• Amendment is referred to Congress for approval

• Amendment is voted on by citizens at the next election

• Amendment must be approved twice by state lawmakers

Which of the following describes the structure of Indiana's state court system?

• Trial courts --> Appellate courts --> Indiana Supreme Court

• Federal courts --> Disciplinary courts --> Appeals Court

• Indiana Supreme Court --> US Supreme Court

• Minor Courts --> Civil courts --> Ceteris courts

Which of the following is NOT a type of local government unit in the state of Indiana?

• County

• Sector

• City

• Special District

Which form of city government has a city council with legislative powers and an elected mayor with executive and veto powers?

• Council-Manager

• Mayor-Council

• Commission

• Town Meeting

Which of the following is a service provided by local government?

• Establishing a standard currency

• Organizing the state militia

• Regulating trade between states

• Maintaining fire and police protection