#23 State and Local Government Quiz

Which of the following is part of the State Legislature?

• State Police

• State Senate

• State Court

• State Library

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Legislative branch?

• Spending

• Business and trade

• Local government

• Conducting trials

What question does the EQ (Essential Question) address?

• How do laws get enforced?

• How do different levels of government work together to serve the people?

• What are the responsibilities of the President?

• How are taxes collected?

What does the State House of Representatives do?

• Enforce laws

• Make laws for the state

• Conduct trials

• Manage public schools

Who was Christine Gregoire?

• A senator

• A governor

• A lieutenant governor

• A secretary of state

What is required for a bill to pass after being reviewed again?

• A simple majority vote

• A 2/3 vote by each house

• Approval by the governor

• Approval by the committee

How many judges are elected to the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is the term length for county commissioners?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What does "municipal government" mean?

• State government

• City or Town government

• Federal government

• County government

What is Indian Sovereignty?

• Freedom from outside control

• Control by the federal government

• State oversight

• Local government control