WorksheetsState and Local Government (Indiana)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which term describes a system in which the power of government is divided between one national and multiple state and local governments?
Federal
Republican
Constitutional
Presidential
What term describes powers that the Tenth Amendment sets aside for the states, not the federal government?
Exclusive powers
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
Denied powers
Which two statements describe provisions found in Article IV of the US Constitution? (check the two correct answers)
States must respect the laws and decisions of other states
Congress has the sole power to combine or divide existing states
States can discriminate against citizens from other states
The federal government must guarantee each state a republican form of government
Which statement is NOT true about the Indiana General Assembly?
It has a bicameral structure
Lawmakers represent specific state districts
The state legislature has broad police powers
Representatives' only power is to make laws
Why is the governor the chief executive, but not the sole executive authority in a state (the "first among equals")?
Executive power is divided between other elected executive officers
The governor shares administrative authority with the legislature and courts
Governors are appointed by Congress instead of elected by the people
The Secretary of State holds most executive powers, but the governor is the state's spokesperson
Which of the following is NOT a step in the process for amending the Indiana Constitution?
Amendment is proposed in the Indiana General Assembly
Amendment is referred to Congress for approval
Amendment is voted on by citizens at the next election
Amendment must be approved twice by state lawmakers
Which of the following describes the structure of Indiana's state court system?
Trial courts --> Appellate courts --> Indiana Supreme Court
Federal courts --> Disciplinary courts --> Appeals Court
Indiana Supreme Court --> US Supreme Court
Minor Courts --> Civil courts --> Ceteris courts
Which of the following is NOT a type of local government unit in the state of Indiana?
County
Sector
City
Special District
Which form of city government has a city council with legislative powers and an elected mayor with executive and veto powers?
Council-Manager
Mayor-Council
Commission
Town Meeting
Which of the following is a service provided by local government?
Establishing a standard currency
Organizing the state militia
Regulating trade between states
Maintaining fire and police protection
