Quiz 15

Question 1

What is the oldest written constitution now in force anywhere in the world?

Answer 1

Massachusetts Constitution

Question 2

What is one of the most important functions of state government?

Answer 2

law enforcement

Question 3

What is the only state that has a unicameral legislature

Answer 3

Nebraska

Question 4

What historic Supreme Court case opened the door for federal court regulation of state apportionment?

Answer 4

Baker v. Carr

Question 5

In what kind of primary do the voters choose a political party’s nominees?

Answer 5

direct primary

Question 6

a legislature’s power to propose constitutional amendments

Answer 6

constituent power

Question 7

a written plan which sets up a form of government and establishes its basic governing principles

Answer 7

constitution

Question 8

the process by which voters propose constitutional amendments

Answer 8

initiative

Question 9

the power to vent part of a bill without rejecting the entire bill

Answer 9

item veto

Question 10

an election in which voters of a state approve or reject a proposed amendment

Answer 10

referendum