Module 6 - Tennessee Government Review Quiz

How many houses are in the Tennessee General Assembly?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What do committees do in the Tennessee legislature?

• Decide who can vote

• Make all final laws

• Study and discuss new laws

• Choose the Governor

What is the main job of the Tennessee General Assembly?

• Make laws for the whole country

• Control the U.S. military

• Create new U.S. states

• Make laws for Tennessee

What is the purpose of the Tennessee State Constitution?

• To replace the U.S. Constitution

• To create new countries

• To control all states in the U.S.

• To list Tennessee’s laws and government structure

How is the Tennessee General Assembly similar to the U.S. Congress?

• Both have a House of Representatives and a Senate

• Both choose the U.S. President

• Both are part of the Supreme Court

• Both only have one leader

Which of the following is NOT a job of the Governor of Tennessee?

• Proposing a new budget every January

• Meeting with legislators

• Running elections in Tennessee

• Proposing new laws

How is the Governor of Tennessee similar to the U.S. president?

• Both lead the government and help make laws.

• Both are in charge of the military for the whole country.

• Both are elected for life.

• Both work in Washington, D.C.

Which Tennessee state department helps students and schools?

• Department of Health

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Labor

• Department of Education

Who is responsible for keeping important government records and running elections in Tennessee?

• Comptroller

• Secretary of State

• Treasurer

• Governor

Who is the current Governor of Tennessee?

• Bill Lee

• Tim Burchett

• Marsha Blackburn

• Bill Hagerty