PA Chapter 4 Quiz

What type of state is Pennsylvania?

• Commonwealth

• Federal

• Republic

• Territory

How do citizens in a commonwealth state choose their leaders?

• By appointment

• By vote

• By lottery

• By inheritance

What is Penn’s Charter also known as?

• The "birth certificate" of the state

• The "declaration" of the state

• The "constitution" of the state

• The "law" of the state

What significant event happened in the same year (1776) that Pennsylvania's first constitution was written?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• The start of the American Revolution

• The signing of the Constitution

What is the main role of the executive branch in Pennsylvania?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To judge laws

• To write laws

Who is the chief executive or leader of Pennsylvania?

• The President

• The Mayor

• The Governor

• The Senator

Which of the following is NOT a department overseen by the governor of Pennsylvania?

• Education

• Transportation

• Space Exploration

• Law Enforcement

What is the legislative body in Pennsylvania called?

• Congress

• Parliament

• General Assembly

• Senate

How long is the term for a senator in Pennsylvania?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

How many representatives are there in Pennsylvania?

• 100

• 150

• 203

• 250