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State Governments

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states.  Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
2.
which is not an international issue that would require local government to make policy decisions?
a)
issues concerning a pandemics or act of terrorism
b)
economic development in response to the emerging global economy
c)
issues regarding k-12 education
d)
policies to protect the environment (wildlife protection)
3.

The source of powers of the states is

a)

Congress

b)

the First Amendment

c)

the Tenth Amendment

d)

the Ninth Amendment

4.

State governments do not have a responsibility for

a)

public education.

b)

transportation

c)

health and safety.

d)

federal taxation.

5.

A unitary system of government would probably not work here because

a)

it is a rare form of government.

b)

the population is too diverse.

c)

states would be too powerful.

.

d)

it weakens national government

6.

A man from a rural area who kidnaps a child would first be tried in which court?

a)

Juvenile court

b)

General Trial Court

c)

Court of Appeals

d)

Supreme Court

7.

The Constitution lists the powers of the

a)

national government.

b)

state governments.

c)

the Supreme Court.

d)

the Vice President.

8.

State legislatures may have the power to oversee the executive and legislative branches in all the following ways except to

a)

use an initiative to propose laws.

b)

approve officials appointed by the governor.

c)

review how federal funds are spent in the state.

d)

examine the governor’s budget.

9.

States may get money by

a)

receiving federal grants.

b)

selling bonds

c)

collecting various taxes.

d)

all of the above.

10.

Which is not a power of a state governor?

a)

reduce sentences of criminals

b)

call special sessions of legislature

c)

suggest new laws

d)

make rulings in a jury trial

11.

Like the President, some governors

a)

lead the executive branch of government.

b)

have veto power.

c)

appoint judges.

d)

all of the above

12.

A state’s Department of Transportation does not

a)

maintain state highways.

b)

balance needs of environment and travel.

c)

set standards for international flights.

d)

oversee state railroads.

13.

A person not satisfied with the decision of an appeals court

a)

cannot appeal

b)

can appeal to a state supreme court

c)

can appeal to another appeals court

d)

can appeal to a general trial court

14.

How many levels do most state court systems have?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

15.

An advantage of electing state judges is that judges

a)

can act like a governor.

b)

are backed by local officials.

c)

are responsible to the voters.

d)

can be chosen by their party.

16.

In most states, judges

a)

have life appointments

b)

serve for 20 years.

c)

are appointed by the President

d)

can be removed from office.

17.

Governors are

a)

appointed by the president

b)

appointed by previous governor

c)

elected by the legislature of each state

d)

elected by the voters of each state

18.

The top officials in the nation and a state are

a)

Supreme Court justice and attorney general.

b)

senator and representative.

c)

president pro tempore and mayor.

d)

President and governor.

19.

Our system of government, which divides powers between the national and state governments, is an example of

a)

federalism.

b)

the unitary system.

c)

a monarchy.

d)

a judiciary. .

20.

After both houses of a state legislature approve the same bill

a)

a conference committee receives it

b)

the governor receives it

c)

the Speaker sends it to a standing committee

d)

it becomes a law

21.

Why are state constitutions amended more frequently than the US Constitution?

a)

State law makers aren’t as smart as federal law makers

b)

The US Constitution is old and neglected. State constitutions are kept more current

c)

There are more mistakes in state constitutions

d)

State constitutions are longer and more detailed

22.
What are the three branches of Virginia state government?
a)
Legislative, House of Delegates, and Senate
b)
Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, and District Courts
c)
Legislative, executive, and judicial
d)
Left, right, and center
23.
State governments are responsible for conducting __.
a)
military operations
b)
elections
c)
foreign policy
24.
The state__ often supervises the collection of taxes.
a)
comptroller
b)
auditor
c)
superintendent of public instruction
d)
treasurer
25.
__ powers are shared by the state and federal governments.
a)
reserved
b)
delegated
c)
concurrent
26.
__ is the only state to have a unicameral legislature.
a)
Nebraska
b)
California
c)
Nevada
d)
Rhode Island
27.
States must return fugitives, escaped criminals, to the state that they committed the crime. This process is called __. 
a)
referendum
b)
taxation
c)
extradition
d)
initiative
28.
Powers not delegated to the federal government or prohibited by the Constitution are called __ powers.
a)
reserved
b)
delegated
c)
concurrent
29.
__ cases deal with acts that have harmed individuals or the community as a whole.
a)
civil cases
b)
criminal cases
c)
supreme court cases
30.
The __ ensures no public funds are used without authorization. 
a)
superintendent
b)
auditor
c)
treasurer
31.
Court cases involving disputes over money or property between individuals or businesses are __ cases.
a)
civil
b)
criminal
c)
concurrent
32.
Taxation is a __ power.
a)
delegated
b)
concurrent
c)
reserved
33.
Making marriage laws is a __ power.
a)
concurrent
b)
delegated
c)
reserved
34.
Which is NOT a duty of state governors?
a)
carrying out state laws
b)
appointing state officials
c)
interpreting state laws
35.
What is a referendum?
a)
a hearing for a new bill in the House of Representatives
b)
Refers initiatives directly to the governor for signature
c)
refers potential laws directly to the people, who vote on them
36.
What types of courts exist in most states?
a)
appeals
b)
trial
c)
supreme
d)
all answers are correct
37.
Who presides over the state senate in most states?
a)
Governor
b)
auditor
c)
secretary of state
d)
Lt. Governor
38.
The full faith and credit clause ensures states will_.
a)
accept the decisions of civil courts in other states
b)
agree to give credit to other states
c)
work together to build bridges
39.
Which is NOT a responsibility of state government?
a)
conducting elections
b)
regulating trade between states
c)
regulating traffic
40.
The Missouri Plan is _.
a)
a method of selecting judges after a committee prepares a list of qualified candidates
b)
a law that requires all states to organize their government like Missouri
c)
where the governor appoints all state judges
41.
What is the process for removing elected officials from office?
a)
constituent
b)
initiative
c)
referendum
d)
recall
42.
Building highways, assisting the unemployed, and conserving natural resources are _.
a)
The responsibility of state governments
b)
the responsibility of the federal government
c)
responsibilities shared by the federal and state governments
43.
States can _.
a)
set rules for immigration and naturalization
b)
establish marriage laws
c)
establish post offices
44.
To begin an initiative, a required number of voters must __.
a)
stage a demonstration at city hall
b)
sign a petition
c)
vote for the initiative during the election
45.
Civil cases usually focus on __.
a)
criminal misconduct
b)
human rights
c)
racial discrimination
d)
property or money
46.
Local governments get their power from _.
a)
lawmakers of the territory
b)
the state
c)
the federal government
d)
a referendum
47.
Only the federal government can _.
a)
make laws concerning health care
b)
collect taxes
c)
maintain an army and navy
48.
⊕ Includes the Superior Courts
⊕ Judgments are reviewed by the Appellate Courts
⊕ Hears original cases
What does the above describe?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
State Courts
c)
Trial Courts
d)
Court of Appeals
49.
Malia writes a letter to the editor of her local newspaper expressing her opinion on proposed legislation. based on the rights guaranteed by the Georgia constitutions, Malia is exercising her...
a)
... freedom of conscience
b)
... right the keep and bear arms
c)
... right to assemble and petition
d)
... freedom of speech and the press
50.
According to the Georgia Constitution, what do the State School Superintendent, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General have in common?
a)
They all fall under the supervision of the Judicial Branch.
b)
They all fall under the supervision of the Executive Branch.
c)
They are appointed by the General Assembly and serve an unlimited number of terms.
d)
They are appointed by the Legislative Branch and serve fixed terms without reelection.
51.
Chuck is convicted in criminal court of armed robbery. However, he asks a higher court to overturn his conviction because he believes his constitutional rights were violated. Chuck's request is called...
a)
... a complaint.
b)
... a lawsuit.
c)
... a plea.
d)
... an appeal.
52.
The governor is elected...
a)
... by the General Assembly.
b)
... by popular vote to a term of four years.
c)
... by popular vote to a term of two years.
d)
... to no more than one term of four years.
53.
Which amendment grants powers not specified in the Constitution, to the states? 
a)
10th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
54.
The system that divides the government into a National government and smaller state/local governments is called what?
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Federalsim
d)
Confederation
55.
The governments response to public issues is called what?
a)
Emergency
b)
Public Policy
c)
Legislation
d)
Electoral College
56.
This is the term used that gives voters lawmaking power by allowing them to propose laws.
a)
Referandum
b)
Initiative
c)
Recall
d)
Constituent
57.
This term describes the process which a law is referred to voters to approve or reject.
a)
Referandum
b)
Initiative
c)
Recall
d)
Constituent
58.
This is the person who oversees the state executive branch and ensures that the laws are enforced. 
a)
President pro tempore
b)
Mayor
c)
President
d)
Governor
59.
This is the person who acts as the states chief legal officer.
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
Governor
d)
Secretary of Commonwealth
60.
How are the judges for the state put into office?
a)
By Election
b)
By Selection
61.
Which procedure allows voters to remove an elected official from office if the official is not performing the duties of the office
a)
recall election
b)
referendum
c)
infraction election
d)
initiative election
62.
Which term describes an election in which citizens vote directly on a public policy questions
a)
local act
b)
recall
c)
referendum
d)
ordinance
63.
To reject part of a bill without rejecting the whole thing.
a)
recall
b)
Item Veto
c)
initiative
64.
Who is the state's lawyer?
a)
Attorney General
b)
Governor
c)
President
65.
How long does a governor serve for?
a)
2 years
b)
Forever
c)
4 years
66.
Most State legislatures today are 
a)
unicameral
b)
nonpartisan
c)
bicameral
d)
relatively powerless
67.
This is the person who oversees the state executive branch and ensures that the laws are enforced. 
a)
President pro tempore
b)
Mayor
c)
President
d)
Governor
68.
Children getting vaccinations before they start school is an example of what police power?
a)
Promoting safety
b)
Promoting health
c)
Promoting general welfare
69.
Courts that hear cases involving young people are known as
a)
small-claims courts
b)
juvenile courts
c)
kid court
d)
night court
70.
How are state constitutions similar?
a)
They have a preamble.
b)
They have a Bill of Rights.
c)
They have 3 branches of government.
d)
All of the answers
71.
Keep back for a special reason; states keep some power for themselves
a)
reserved powers
b)
charter
c)
shared powers
d)
enabling act
72.
State constitutions are longer than the U.S. Constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
State laws control guidelines for education, driving a car, and marriage.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
Most state governments have budgets of more than a
a)
hundred dollars
b)
thousand dollars
c)
million dollars
d)
billion dollars
75.
States get much of their money from
a)
income taxes
b)
sales taxes
c)
gasoline taxes
d)
all of the answers
76.
What is a set percentage of money that people pay on goods and services?
a)
sales tax
b)
funds
c)
budget
d)
fee
77.
In most states the largest part of the budget is spent on
a)
taxes
b)
public education
c)
utilities
d)
the lottery
78.
Companies that provide gas, phones, electricity, or water to a community.
a)
public education
b)
expenses
c)
utilities
d)
National Guard
79.
St. Peter lost the capital of Minnesota race to 
a)
St. Paul.
b)
Minneapolis.
c)
Duluth.
d)
Austin.
80.
Members of the Minnesota house serve 
a)
3 year terms.
b)
2 year terms.
c)
1 year terms.
d)
6 year terms.
81.
Minnesota state Senators serve 
a)
10 year terms.
b)
8 year terms. 
c)
6 year terms. 
d)
4 year terms.
82.
Who is the current governor of Minnesota?
a)
Tim Walz
b)
Mark Dayton
c)
Kurt Daudt
d)
Paul Gazelka
83.
What is Amy Klobuchar's political position?
a)
She is the mayor of Worthington.
b)
She represents Worthington in the U.S. Congress.
c)
She is our U.S. Senator. 
d)
She is running for governor. 
84.
The MN legislature has a Senate 
a)
and a Supreme Court.
b)
and the Attorney General's Office.
c)
and a House of Representatives.
d)
the Governor's office. 
85.
What is the job of the legislative branch?
a)
It signs bills into laws. 
b)
It tells what our laws mean.
c)
It settles disputes over state laws. 
d)
It writes the states laws. 
86.
What is the governor's ultimate check on the  legislature's power?
a)
The governor can fire the House Speaker.
b)
the veto
c)
The governor can fire the Senate Majority Leader.
d)
The governor can lock out the legislature. 
87.
How is the governor's veto more powerful than the president's?
a)
The governor can throw out a federal law. 
b)
The president's veto is more powerful. 
c)
He can veto part of a bill and leave the rest. 
d)
The governor's veto can not be overridden. 
88.
The legislature can override a veto 
a)
with a 1/3 vote.
b)
with a 2/3 vote. 
c)
with a 3/4 vote. 
d)
by having ever member of the House and Senate vote to do this.
89.
Which branch of government is the governor in?
a)
executive
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
d)
bureaucracy
90.
Which officer supervises elections in the state?
a)
the chief justice
b)
the attorney general
c)
the secretary of state
d)
the lieutenant governor
91.
Who takes over if the governor dies or leaves office?
a)
the vice governor
b)
the lieutenant governor
c)
the assistant governor
d)
the acting governor
92.
Who represents the state in court cases?
a)
the attorney general
b)
the secretary of state
c)
the chief justice
d)
the state auditor
93.
Which is not a power of the governor?
a)
The make appointments.
b)
They write the laws.
c)
They sign bills into laws.
d)
They carry out state laws. 
94.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
a)
Lt. Governor
b)
Governor
c)
state treasurer
95.
What is the job of the executive branch?
a)
enforce the laws
b)
interpret the laws
c)
make the laws
96.
people appointed by the governor to interpret the laws
a)
patrol officers
b)
judges
c)
committee members

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