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WorksheetsMD General Assembly
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The General Assembly is considered the “popular” branch because its members more directly represent the electorate than do officials of either the executive or judiciary
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Candidates for the House of Delegates must be at least 25 years of age
a)
True
b)
False
3.
How old must the candidates for MD State Senate be?
a)
35
b)
25
c)
60
d)
no age requirement
4.
How many members does the House of Delegates consist of?
a)
47
b)
141
c)
188
d)
435
5.
Which kind of legislature does Maryland have?
a)
Bicameral
b)
Unicameral
c)
Tricameral
d)
None of these
6.
What is the term of office for the House of Delegates?
a)
2 Years
b)
4 Years
c)
6 Years
d)
Life
7.
The MD General Assembly _______ the laws for the state of Maryland.
a)
Makes
b)
Enforces
c)
Interprets
d)
All of these
8.
The title of the leader of the Md State Senate is
a)
Speaker
b)
President
c)
Lt. Governor
d)
Governor
9.
Which house of the MD General Assembly is responsible for approving the governor's appointments?
a)
House of Delagates
b)
House of Representatives
c)
MD State Senate
d)
US Senate
10.
Both houses of the MD General Assembly can override a governor's veto with
a)
2/3 majority vote
b)
3/4 majority vote
c)
3/5 majority vote
d)
4/5 majority vote
11.
If you are at least 25 years old, a resident of Maryland, and a registered voter you are qualified for the MD
a)
1. House of Delegates
b)
2. Senate
c)
3. US Senate
d)
1 and 2 Both
12.
The MD State Senate is
a)
the Upper House
b)
the Lower House
c)
the Left Assembly
d)
the Right Assembly
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