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What is the primary role of the state constitution?

• To provide public services

• To outline the principles, powers, and structure of the state government

• To elect the governor

• To manage local municipalities

Who is responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws and managing state agencies?

• The mayor

• The city council

• The governor

• The state legislature

What does the state legislature primarily do?

• Manages state funds and local taxation

• Enacts local ordinances

• Makes laws and represents the interests of the state's citizens

• Provides public safety and infrastructure development

What are the main responsibilities of municipal government?

• Passing state laws

• Providing essential public services and managing local affairs

• Allocating state funds

• Granting pardons or reprieves

Which of the following best describes the role of the mayor?

• Leads the legislative body within a municipality

• Acts as the chief executive and political leader of a municipality

• Represents the interests of the state's citizens in the Senate

• Handles state-level direct democracy

What is the primary function of the city council?

• To oversee day-to-day operations of city departments

• To provide leadership and set priorities for the city

• To enact local ordinances and make policy decisions

• To implement and enforce state laws

What is the primary role of a county in local government?

• To provide military support

• To administer national parks

• To provide various public services and administer local affairs

• To regulate international trade

What are sheriffs primarily responsible for?

• Tax collection

• Public education

• Maintaining public safety and enforcing the law

• Healthcare services

What is the main responsibility of a school board?

• To manage local businesses

• To oversee and manage the operation of public schools within a district

• To conduct local elections

• To provide public transportation

What is a recall election?

• An election to recall diplomats

• A mechanism that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before their term expires

• A vote to recall a public policy

• An election to appoint new officials