Chapter 13 State Government

What type of government does the U.S. have?

• federal

• national

• legislature

• state

In a federal government, who shares powers?

• the people and the state

• the U.S. and the states

• the president and the vice president only

Which amendment reserves powers for the states?

• 32

• 17

• 10

• 8

Which state has the longest constitution?

• Florida

• New Hampshire

• Alabama

• Alaska

What is the Supreme Law of the Land according to Article VI?

• State governments

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The President

Who is head of the executive branch of a state?

• Senators

• Legislatures

• The President

• The Governor

Which of the following is not a power of the governor?

• Commander in Chief of the National Guard

• Vetoes and approves laws

• Approves Senators

• Offers Paroles

A popular referendum is a question placed on a ballot by:

• citizens

• the governor

• the president

• senators

Each state his what type of courts?

• Trial and appellate

• expensive and cheap

• national and referendum

What do states rely on as their major source of income?

• tourists

• taxes

• the government