Louisiana Government Test

Which of the following government leaders are members of the executive branch of the Louisiana government? Select all that apply

• governor

• attorney general

• state treasurer

• Louisiana Supreme Court Justice

• the sheriff of New Orleans

What are the qualifications to be the governor of Louisiana, the Lieutenant governor of Louisiana, the Secretary of State and the State Treasurer?

(Select all that apply)

• must be a resident of Louisiana for at least five years

• must be 18 years or older

• must be a college graduate

• must be a business owner in the state of Louisiana

• must be at least 25 years or older

In addition to the age and residency requirements, the Attorney General must also have _____________.

• been active in the Louisiana National Guard

• a teacher of Louisiana history

• a licensed lawyer in the state of Louisiana

• a medical doctor

Match the following Louisiana political positions with the appropriate job description.

• Louisiana Attorney General

• -responsible for managing the state's budget

  -responsible for being the official spokesperson for the state of Louisiana

  -responsible for commanding the National Guard

• Louisiana Governor

• -responsible for paying the state's bills

  -responsible for reporting the state's earnings to the public

  -responsible for returning unclaimed property

• Louisiana State Treasurer

• -heads the Office of Tourism

  -is responsible for preserving the Louisiana culture through events and activities

• Lieutenant Governor

• -responsible for representing the state in legal cases

  -responsible for advising state departments on the legalities of citizens

  -heads the Louisiana Department of Justice

• Louisiana Secretary of State

• -responsible for keeping a record of the historical documents of the state

  -responsible for vital records

  -responsible for elections in the state of Louisiana

Highest court in the state of Louisiana

• the United States Supreme Court

• the Louisiana magistrate courts

• the Louisiana Civil Courts

• the Louisiana State Supreme Court

• the Louisiana appellate court

Which types of taxes do we pay on the local level?

(Select all that apply)

• sales taxes

• income taxes

• property taxes

• 3g taxes

How many branches do we have in the Louisiana state government?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What type of state legislature do we have?

• unicameral

• bicameral

• tricameral

• none of the above

What are the requirements for tax bills to pass in the state of Louisiana.

(Select all that apply)

• The tax bill must be introduced in even-numbered years

• the Tax bill must be introduced in odd-numbered years

• the constituents must vote to pass the tax bill through a majority vote

• the tax-bill must be agreed upon by all taxpayers

What were Louisiana parishes originally?

• states

• counties

• cities

• Catholic church parishes