Review for the Unit #3 Exam: State and Local Governments

The governor is the head of __.

• all branches of state government

• the executive branch of state government

• the legislative branch of state government

• the judicial branch of state government

What might be one effect of citizens electing their governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state separately?

• Greater cooperation is ensured.

• Leaders are more likely to voice their opinions.

• Different political parties may be represented.

• The governor will be able to exercise greater power.

The governor has just initiated a new program to attract industries to the state. Which role does this reflect?

• Party Leader

• Legislative Leader

• Chief Executive

• Economic Planner

Why might a city council decrease its public safety and health expenses?

• To add to its administrative expenses

• To answer a public demand

• To balance the budget

• To ensure re-election

This allows citizens to create a bill and push it directly to the ballot for a vote:

• An initiative

• A referendum

• A recall

• Impeachment

This allows citizens to vote to approve or reject a law passed by a state legislature:

• A budget

• A referendum

• A recall

• An initiative

Bainbridge's state senator is ___.

• Chuck Schumer

• Joe Angelino

• Marcus Molinaro

• Kirsten Gillibrand

Bainbridge's State Assemblyperson is __.

• Kirsten Gillibrand

• Marcus Molinaro

• Chuck Schumer

• Joe Angelino

"We should have officers at intersections during busy traffic times." Which service goes with this county request?

• Roads and Bridges

• Sheriff and Police

• Human Services

• Hospitals and Clinics

"The road by my house has a big pothole." Which county service does this person need?

• Land Use Planning

• Records

• Mental Health Services

• Roads and Bridges