MCAS Review 4

Which branch of Massachusetts state government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who is the head of the executive branch in Massachusetts?

• Chief Justice

• Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Mayor

What is the main function of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Collecting taxes

Which document serves as the foundation for Massachusetts state government?

• Bill of Rights

• Massachusetts Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

Which official is responsible for overseeing elections in Massachusetts?

• State Treasurer

• Secretary of the Commonwealth

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

What is the primary responsibility of local governments in Massachusetts?

• Declaring war

• Managing schools, police, and fire services

• Printing money

• Regulating international trade

Which of the following best describes the structure of local government in Massachusetts?

• Only city councils

• Town meetings, city councils, and boards of selectmen

• State legislature only

• Federal agencies

What is one way the Massachusetts Constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution?

• It is shorter

• It was written after the U.S. Constitution

• It includes a Declaration of Rights

• It does not mention branches of government

If a Massachusetts resident wants to influence a local law, which government body should they address in a town?

• State Senate

• Town Meeting

• U.S. Congress

• State Supreme Court

How does the Massachusetts state government ensure a separation of powers?

• By having only one branch

• By dividing responsibilities among three branches

• By allowing the governor to make all decisions

• By letting local governments run the state