Local State and Federal Governments' Obligations and Services

A public policy at the local level could be which of the following?

• A policy dealing with the operation of the military.

• A policy dealing with the operation of waste collection.

• A policy dealing with the operation of the post office.

• A policy dealing with the funding of the education system.

To understand how a policy is implemented in a community, it is important to understand which community group or government agency is responsible for dealing with the problem?

• True

• False

• Neither answer is true.

• Both are correct.

A voter writes to the state legislature asking that Election Day polling be extended by two hours on Election Day.

Which government agency is responsible for carrying out this public policy?

• A community organization that promotes free and fair elections.

• The state elections commission that is responsible for conducting elections.

• A private company that has been hired to conduct the election.

• None of the above.

Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?

• Federal legislative branch

• Federal executive branch

• State legislatures

• State judicial branch

In Virginia, this document gives cities, towns, and counties the power to govern. What is it called?

• The Magna Carta

• The Freedom of Religious Liberties Act

• The United States Constitution

• The Virginia Constitution

Which of the following is the MOST important service the state government

provides to its citizens?

• schools and parks

• roads and highways

• police and fire safety

• maintaining the state’s infrastructure

Which of the following is a responsibility of both state and local governments?

• Establish courts

• Issues licenses

• Protect public safety

• Ratify constitutional amendments

If the Governor of a state dies or quits, the _____ becomes Governor.

• President

• Vice President

• Lieutenant Governor

• Chief Justice

A legislative _____ takes place when the legislature asks voters to approve a law.

• referendum

• misdemeanor

• felonies

What is the highest legal document for the state of North Carolina?

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• North Carolina Constitution

• State Laws