Chapter Quiz and Write About Government

1. Most state governors are elected to terms of _____ years.

• four

• two

• six

• eight

When a governor meets with other governments, he or she is acting as _____.

• chief of state

• chief legislator

• chief administrator

• party leader

When a governor proposes a new law, he or she is acting as _____.

• chief legislator

• chief executive

• chief diplomat

• chief of state

When a governor calls up the state's National Guard, he or she is acting as _____.

• commander-in-chief

• chief legislator

• chief justice

• state treasurer

5. Two elected state officials with whom the governor shares power are _____ and _____.

• lieutenant governor; attorney general

• secretary of state; treasurer

• chief justice; comptroller

• mayor; sheriff

6. The chief education official in the state is called the _____

• superintendent

• governor

• principal

• commissioner

The governor decides how the state will spend its money by preparing a ____

• budget

• speech

• law

• election

Doctors and lawyers have to pass state tests and obtain licenses because:

• It ensures they are qualified and competent to practice.

• It allows them to earn more money.

• It is a tradition in their professions.

• It helps them avoid paying taxes.

States spend more money on education than on any other part of government because:

• Education is a fundamental service that benefits society and requires significant resources.

• Education is less important than other government services.

• Education receives the least funding from the government.

• Education spending is optional for states.

In some states, this person may be elected for two years.

• governor

• President

• both