Louisiana State and Local Governance Quiz

What is the state bird of Louisiana?

• Eastern Brown Pelican

• Magnolia

• Bald Cypress

• Louisiana Black Bear

What is the state flower of Louisiana?

• Eastern Brown Pelican

• Magnolia

• Bald Cypress

• Louisiana Iris

What is the state tree of Louisiana?

• Eastern Brown Pelican

• Magnolia

• Bald Cypress

• Louisiana Pine

What is the nickname of Louisiana?

• The Bayou State

• The Pelican State

• The Sportsman's Paradise

• The Creole State

• All of the Above

How many different flags has Louisiana had throughout its history?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 13

What is one of the problems Louisiana faces in the 2020s?

• Aging Infrastructure

• Rapidly Expanding Debt

• Education

• All of the above

What is one of the problems Bossier City faces in the 2020s?

• Population Shift to Suburbs

• Expanding Debt

• Aging Infrastructure

• All of the above

What is one of the problems Shreveport faces in the 2020s?

• Population Contraction and Decreasing Property Taxes

• Aging Infrastructure

• Expanding Debt

• All of the above

What are the two most common sources of revenue used to pay for the needs of a community?

• Taxes and Grants

• User Fees and Bonds

• Voluntarism and Donations

• Federal Aid and State Funding

What is the latest trend for raising funds in a local community?

• Taxes

• Grants

• User Fees

• Borrowing Money