1-1 Practice Questions

Question 1

Every state legislature has the authority to

Answer 1

Approve the budget

Question 2

Executive orders are defined as

Answer 2

Official documents specifying policy and procedures for government

Question 3

Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with

Answer 3

The U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and executive orders issued by the president.

Question 4

If a citizen complains about trash in a country park, the responsibility for addressing the complaint resides with the

Answer 4

County executive officer

Question 5

The executive branch of the U.S. government can

Answer 5

Issue and enforce regulations required by statute

Question 6

The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that

Answer 6

Seek interpretation and challenge legislation.

Question 7

A significant difference between special-purpose and general-purpose governments is that general-purpose governments

Answer 7

Perform multiple functions, while special-purpose governments are typically formed to perform one or two specific functions.

Question 8

State laws can limit local authority Except in cases where state law

Answer 8

Violates the U.S. Constitution

Question 9

A commission that manages water and sewer services for several counties is an example of a

Answer 9

Jointly-governed organization

Question 10

Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 10

To regulate commerce with Native American tribal governments.

Question 11

The legislative branch of the U.S. government can

Answer 11

Limit government spending

Question 12

The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to

Answer 12

Issue and enforce regulations required by statute

Question 13

The relationship that the U.S. Constitution provides among the branches of the government

Answer 13

Congress establishes laws, the executive branch establishes and implements regulations, and the judiciary determines if the laws or regulations violate the Constitution.

Question 14

Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed by the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 14

License professionals, such as attorneys

Question 15

The hierarchy of government authority is

Answer 15

U.S.Constitution, state constitution, state laws, state rules and regulations

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an implication of the doctrine of separation of power?
1. Legislature can exercise oversight of executive branch operations and programs.
2. Each branch of government is granted powers that constrain the other two.
3. The judicial branch can declare that laws passed by the legislature and signed by the chief executive are unconstitutional.
4. as chief executive, the president can issue executive orders contradicting specific legislation.

Answer 16

As chief executive, the president can issue executive orders that contradict specific legislation.

Question 17

From where do local governments derive their authority to exist?

Answer 17

The state constitution and laws and local charters.

Question 18

Which of the following is a special-purpose government?

1. Warren County Water Conservation Authority.
2. Congressional Research Service.
3. Phoenix Department of Arts and Cultural Development.
4. Defense Intelligence Agency

Answer 18

Warren County Water Conservation Authority

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of government corporations?
1. They usually operate outside the influence of general-purpose governments.
2. They are often formed to conduct fee-based, businesslike functions.
3. They usually have fewer regulations and restrictions than general-purpose entities.
4. Their proliferation (expansion) can lead to fragmentation in government services.

Answer 19

They usually operate outside the influence of general-purpose governments.

Question 20

The hierarchy of government authority is

Answer 20

U.S. Constitution, State Consitution, State laws, State rules and regulations

Question 21

Every state legislature has the authority to

Answer 21

Approve the budget

Question 22

Executive orders are defined as

Answer 22

Official documents specifying policy and procedures for government

Question 23

A count commission meets to address the budget. In attendance are the five members of the county commission, the district attorney, the county executive officer, and the county sheriff. Who will enact the annual budget if the county budget officer presents it?

Answer 23

The county commission

Question 24

Which of the following statements describes the relationship that the U.S. Constitution provides among the branches of the government?

Answer 24

Congress establishes laws, the executive branch establishes and implements regulations, and the judiciary determines if the laws or regulations violate the Constitution.

Question 25

The legislative branch of the U.S. Government can

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Limit government spending

Question 26

A local government’s authority is outlined in its constitution or

Answer 26

Charter

Question 27

Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed by the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 27

Licensed professionals, such as attorneys

Question 28

A commission that manages water and sewer services for several counties is an example of a

Answer 28

jointly-governed organization

Question 29

A document is issued with the following title: “Amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity; by allowing the granting of permanent licenses for guide dogs for the blind, handicapped persons, or government-owned dogs used for law enforcement; all under certain terms and conditions.”
This is an example of

Answer 29

an ordinance (법령, 조례)

Question 30

The key principles in the relationship among the three branches of government include all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 30

Popular sovereignty

Question 31

The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers between which of the following?

Answer 31

the president, the Supreme Court, and Congress

Question 32

Which of the following examples demonstrates how the separation of powers and checks and balances among the three branches of the government affect spending by governmental agencies?

Answer 32

The use of a line-item veto by a president, governor, or mayor, but only if that power is available and deemed constitutional and legal.

Question 33

Which branch of government is a city council representative of?

Answer 33

Legislative

Question 34

A country-wide utility district is an example of a

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Special-purpose government

Question 35

Several local school districts are forming a jointly governed district to provide education services to disabled students in a central location. The primary reason for forming such an organization is to:

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Manage the program more effectively and efficiently

Question 36

With regard to lands held by Native American tribal governments, the U.S. Constitution and subsequent Supreme Court decisions affirm that

Answer 36

Tribes have limited sovereignty over tribal lands and are subject to certain U.S. government jurisdictions.

Question 37

A city council is representative of which branch of government?

Answer 37

Legislative