Unit 2 MN Government Retake Practice

What is the best definition of "citizenship"?

• a person living in a country legally

• a character of an individual; behavior in terms of duties, obligations, and actions of a citizen

• responsibility of keeping one's neighborhood clean

• acting irrationally to test the laws of a country

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

• Explain the rights of United State's citizens and outline the government.

• Declare ware against Great Britain

• Describe the 13 original colonies

• Explain the process of how to become an independent country.

What is the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Conclusion that summarizes the document

• Middle of the document that outlines the three branches of government

• Nickname given to the lengthy document because it just rambles on and on

• Introduction to the Constitution that states the purpose of the document.

The Branches of Minnesota's government are separated into how many branches?

• 3

• 4

• 5

What branch of Minnesota's government introduces and studies bills for laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What branch of Minnesota's Government administer laws and affairs?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What branch of Minnesota's government interprets the laws and constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What two groups make up the Minnesota Legislative Branch?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and Regulators

• House of Senate and Congress

• Governors and Lt. Governors

How many members are in the Minnesota House of Representatives?

• 134

• 67

• 435

• 100

How many members are in the Minnesota Senate?

• 67

• 100

• 435

• 134