WorksheetsNew York State Gov. & Local Gov.-Town/County
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which branch of the New York State government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Department of Education
Judicial Branch
Which branch of the New York State government is responsible for making laws?
Judicial
Administrative
Executive
Legislative
Which branch of the New York State government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Department of Transportation
Who is the head of the Executive Branch in New York State?
President
Mayor
Senator
Governor
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch in New York State?
Enforce laws
Execute laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
How many members are there in the New York State Senate?
50
75
100
63
How many members are there in the New York State Assembly?
75
150
50
200
Who is the highest court in the New York State Judicial Branch?
New York Court of Appeals
New York Supreme Court
New York Appellate Division Court
New York District Court
How many judges are there in the New York State Court of Appeals?
3
10
5
7
Who appoints the judges in the New York State Court of Appeals?
Governor of New York
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
New York State Legislature
President of the United States
Who is the current New York State Comptroller?
Andrew Cuomo
Letitia James
Thomas DiNapoli
Bill de Blasio
What is the primary responsibility of the New York State Comptroller?
Enforcing state laws
Managing the state's public finances
Representing the state in legal matters
Legislating state laws
Who is the current New York State Attorney General?
Letitia James
Andrew Cuomo
Thomas DiNapoli
Bill de Blasio
What is the term length of the Governor of New York State?
2 years
4 years
6 years
5 years
How often are New York State Senate elections held?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every year
Which 2 positions are elected at the county level in NY State? Pick 2 answers.
Attorney General
District Attorney
Sheriff
Mayor
What Town is Newark in and who leads the Board of each town?
Arcadia/Supervisor
Newark/Mayor
Lyons/Mayor
Newark/Supervisor
Where is the County seat of Wayne County?
Lyons
Newark
Macedon
Palmyra
What taxes are you going to pay at the County and Town Level? Pick 2 answers.
Property Taxes
Sales Tax
Income Tax
Tariffs
What are 4 services provided at the County level here in Wayne County? Pick 4 answers.
Nursing Home
County Parks like Swifts Landing and Norsen Bridge
County Board of Elections
Public Health
Patent Office
