New Mexico State Government Quiz

What are shared powers?

• Powers only the federal government has

• Powers shared between state and federal government

• Powers only the state government has

• Powers that neither government has.

Define reserved powers.

• Powers only the federal OR state government has

• Powers shared between state and federal government

• Powers that neither government has.

Fill in the blank: The Constitution ______ state government.

• A) outlines

• B) abolishes

• C) ignores

• D) complicates

Fill in the blank: The executive branch ______ the laws.

• makes

• enforces

• interprets

• ignores

Who is the head of the executive branch in state government?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

What are four additional powers that the governor of New Mexico has?

• Approve or veto laws, appoint department heads, act as commander in chief, appoint judges

• Declare war, print money, regulate trade, establish schools

• Conduct foreign policy, manage national parks, oversee immigration, control the military

• None of the above.

List three similarities in the requirements for the elected officials of the state executive branch.

• A) Terms are four years, 30 years old, U.S. citizen and resident of NM for at least five years

• B) Terms are two years, 25 years old, U.S. citizen and resident of NM for at least ten years

• C) Terms are six years, 35 years old, U.S. citizen and resident of NM for at least three years

• D) None of the above.

How many representatives are there in the New Mexico legislature?

• 30

• 42

• 50

• 70

The legislative branch makes the ______ for the state.

• A) Laws

• B) Policies

• C) Regulations

• D) Decisions

The New Mexico legislature meets for __ days in odd years.

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 90