Quiz on State and Local Leadership

Who is the chief executive officer of a state?

• Mayor

• Senator

• Governor

• President

What is the primary role of the Lieutenant Governor?

• To create state laws

• To assist the governor and act as governor when necessary

• To manage state finances

• To oversee the state police

What is the primary function of the State Senate/State Assembly?

• Conducts federal elections

• Manages local school districts

• Oversees international trade agreements

• Drafts, debates, and passes laws at the state level

Who is the state's chief legal officer that represents the state in legal matters?

• Governor

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice

What is the role of a Comptroller?

• The chief financial officer of the state that oversees state budgets

• The head of the state education department

• The chief legal advisor to the state

• The director of state health services

Who oversees daily operations of the county government and implements policies set by the board of supervisors

• County Administrator

• Governor

• State Assembly

• Sherriff

The legislative body of the county is

• State Supreme Court

• Ccongress

• The Board of Sueprvisors

• State senate

Who is the official record keeper of the county

• Town Supervisor

• County Clerk

• Town Counccil

• County judge

What is the role of a sheriff?

• Head of county law enforcement

• Head of state law enforcement

• Head of federal law enforcement

• Head of city law enforcement

What is the primary role of a District Attorney?

• Defends the accused in criminal cases

• Represents the county in prosecuting criminal cases

• Oversees civil court proceedings

• Manages the county's financial affairs