WorksheetsIndiana State & Local Government: Main Ideas
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Why are states in the United States not the same as individual countries?
They have their own military forces.
They are governed by a monarchy.
They are similar, but the states have given some power to the federal government.
They have completely independent economies.
Who makes up a state’s executive branch?
governor, lieutenant governor, departments, and agencies
president, vice president, departments, and cabinet
senators and house representatives
mayors and school board members
How can a state’s citizens impact lawmaking?
By voting in local elections to choose representatives
By putting laws on the ballot through the initiative process and voting on referendums to show their opinion on potential laws or proposals
By attending town hall meetings to express their views
By petitioning the governor to enact specific laws
Who is the current governor of Indiana?
Eric Holcomb
Mike Pence
Joe Donnelly
Susan Brooks
What gives a specific list of powers to the federal government?
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Federalist Papers
Where does the state get the money to fund these services?
Through taxes paid by citizens and federal grants.
From donations by private organizations.
By borrowing from international banks.
Through investments in the stock market.
How are state governments similar to the federal government?
They both have their own constitutions and laws.
They both operate under a monarchy.
They both have the same tax rates.
They both are governed by a single party.
When a federal and state law conflict, which level of law is superior?
State laws are always superior to federal laws.
Federal laws are always superior to state laws.
Both federal and state laws are equally superior.
Federal laws are superior only in certain cases.
How is the organization of federal and state governments similar?
They both have three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial.
They both have a single branch of government.
They both operate under a monarchy system.
They both have a parliamentary system.
How is the Indiana Constitution similar to the United States Constitution?
Both have a preamble, articles, and a Bill of Rights. Both have been amended numerous times.
Both were written in the same year and have identical articles.
Both constitutions were ratified by the same number of states.
Both constitutions include a section on the duties of the President.
What are some ways in which a governor can have an effect on lawmaking?
A governor can propose new laws, veto bills, sign bills into law, and issue executive orders.
A governor can only sign bills into law after they are passed by the legislature.
A governor can create laws without any legislative approval.
A governor can only suggest changes to existing laws.
Who makes up the Indiana General Assembly?
50 state senators and 100 state representatives
30 state senators and 120 state representatives
40 state senators and 110 state representatives
60 state senators and 90 state representatives
What do presidents and governors have in common?
Both are head of the executive branch of a government.
Both are elected by popular vote only.
Both can only serve one term in office.
Both are primarily responsible for legislative duties.
What are some services local governments provide?
schools, libraries, police, water, and trash collection
hospitals, highways, and airports
private security services
national defense and foreign affairs
What role do districts play in state government?
Citizens in each district elect representatives to serve in the state legislature, allowing the interests of people throughout the state to be represented when making laws.
Districts are responsible for collecting taxes and managing local budgets.
Districts serve as administrative units for federal government programs.
Districts are primarily focused on local law enforcement and public safety.
What are some services state governments provide?
Providing police, fire, and child protective services; maintaining roads, schools, parks, and infrastructure.
Regulating international trade and foreign affairs.
Managing federal tax collection and distribution.
Overseeing national defense and military operations.
When was Indiana’s Constitution written?
1776
1816
1851
1900
Where does a governor’s power come from?
the state constitution and state laws
federal laws and regulations
local government ordinances
international treaties
What are some ways in which governors lead their citizens?
By setting the state's agenda, making speeches to explain issues, and attending events to show support.
By enforcing laws without public input.
By solely focusing on economic growth without considering public opinion.
By delegating all responsibilities to local leaders.
What does a governor NOT have the power to issue an executive order about?
Proclaiming a state of emergency
Forming a task force to study a problem and recommend solutions
Calling the legislature into a special session
Declaring a new state holiday for free ice cream day
