State and Local Government

Who typically heads county governments?

• Governors

• Mayors

• County commissioners or county executives

• State legislators

What is the role of a county government?

• Managing state agencies

• Providing public services such as law enforcement and public works

• Creating federal laws

• Overseeing municipal governments

How are school board members typically selected?

• Appointed by the governor

• Elected by the residents within the county or parish

• Appointed by the mayor

• Elected by the state legislature

What is the primary responsibility of the state legislature?

• Implementing and enforcing laws

• Making and passing laws at the state level

• Managing county services

• Overseeing school districts

What serves as the supreme law of a state?

• Federal laws

• State constitution

• Governor's orders

• City ordinances

Who is the chief executive of a state?

• Mayor

• Senator

• Governor

• Sheriff

What is the primary responsibility of school boards?

• Enforcing state laws

• Managing public schools within a county or parish

• Running local elections

• Overseeing county law enforcement

Who is responsible for maintaining peace and order within a county?

• Mayor

• City council

• Sheriff

• State police

What is a proposition in the context of state government?

• A bill passed by the legislature

• A proposal placed on the ballot for voters to decide on

• A law enacted by the governor

• A ruling by the state supreme court

What is the role of the city council?

• Executing laws and managing state agencies

• Enacting and enforcing federal laws

• Creating and passing local ordinances, approving budgets

• Overseeing school boards