iCivics State and Local Government: The Great State

What is the head of the executive branch at the state level called?

• Governor

• President

• Mayor

• Senator

How many chambers does the bicameral legislature of a state consist of?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What are the two chambers of most state legislatures called?

• Senate and House of Commons

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Council and Assembly

What is the primary role of a state's judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret the state constitution

• To elect the governor

• To pass laws

What is the trial-court level called in many states?

• Circuit Court

• District Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court

What process allows citizens to draft laws they would like to see adopted?

• Initiative process

• Judicial review

• Referendum process

• Legislative process

What is the law of the land in every state?

• Federal laws

• The state's constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• Municipal codes

Which of the following services is usually controlled at the local level?

• National defense

• Currency regulation

• Schools

• Immigration enforcement

What do state governments rely on to provide many services to citizens?

• Lottery earnings

• International aid

• Federal grants

• Private donations

Who must be certified by state agencies?

• Federal employees

• Doctors and dentists

• Members of Congress

• Supreme court justices