Alabama State and Local Government Flashcard

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What are the three branches of Alabama’s state government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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The Alabama Legislature is made up of which two groups?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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What are local laws called?

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Ordinances

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Which of the following is a responsibility of county commissioners in Alabama?
Making federal laws,
Governing counties,
Running the Supreme Court,
Printing money

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Governing counties

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Which of the following is a local government service? Road maintenance, Declaring war, Printing money, Regulating international trade

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Road maintenance

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Who is responsible for interpreting laws in Alabama?

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Judicial branch

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

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Enforce laws

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Who makes up the Alabama Legislature?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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Who presides over the Senate in Alabama?

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Lieutenant Governor

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Who is the chief law enforcement officer in a city?

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Police Chief