State and Local Government Review

What are the top 2 positions in a STATE’s Executive Branch?

• President & Vice President

• Governor & Lt. Governor

• Speaker & Pro Tempore

• Manager & Assistant Manager

What word is used to describe a legislative body made of 2 houses?

• Bilevel

• Bipedal

• Bimodal

• Bicameral

What is the process where citizens vote on a law already passed by a state legislature?

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Grant

• Unfunded mandate

How many members are there in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 203

• 435

What are sums of money designated for a certain purpose given by the federal government to states?

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Grants

• Unfunded mandate

What is the collective name for both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature?

• The General Court

• The Congressional Council

• The State House

• The General Assembly

Pennsylvania is one of 4 states that classifies itself as a what?

• Sovereignty

• Commonwealth

• Dominion

• Union

Which of the following states is NOT a commonwealth?

• Kentucky

• Massachusetts

• Nebraska

• Virginia

Which of the following is NOT a type of municipality in Pennsylvania?

• Village

• Borough

• City

• Township

Which of the following occupations DOES NOT require certification from the state?

• Accountant

• Teacher

• Wedding Planner

• Hair Dresser/Barber