New York State Government Quiz

How long are the terms for members of the New York State Legislature?

• Two-year terms

• Four-year terms

• Six-year terms

• One-year terms

What does the Unified Court System in New York State handle?

• Civil claims, family disputes, and criminal accusations

• Only criminal cases

• Only civil cases

• Traffic violations

Match the following descriptions with the correct number of departments in the New York State Executive branch.

• Number of departments in the New York State Executive branch

• Maximum of 25 departments

• Number of departments in a very large state executive branch

• Maximum of 15 departments

• Number of departments in a small state executive branch

• Maximum of 30 departments

• Number of departments in a large state executive branch

• Maximum of 20 departments

The department that maintains the State’s accounts and pays the State’s payrolls is (a)  

• Audit and Control
• Civil Service
• Correctional Services
• Economic Development

What is the function of the Civil Service department in New York State?

• Provides a trained workforce and administers health programs

• Manages public transportation

• Oversees environmental conservation

• Regulates financial institutions

What does the Correctional Services department in New York State do?

• Operates facilities for the custody and rehabilitation of inmates

• Manages public schools

• Oversees agricultural development

• Regulates financial markets

Which branch of the New York State government includes the Governor?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

The (a)   advises veterans on services, benefits, and entitlements.

• Division of Financial Services
• Division of Veterans' Affairs
• Division of Public Service
• Division of Transportation

What is the main focus of the Health division?

• Promoting highway safety

• Enforcing public health and related laws

• Administering unemployment insurance

• Issuing business licenses

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding divisions.

• Department of Motor Vehicles

• Provides mental health services

• Law division

• Registers vehicles

• Department of Mental Health

• Collects taxes

• Tax Department

• Protects the rights of New Yorkers