State And Local Government

Question 1

Which is the best example of a concurrent power in our federal system?

Answer 1

Power to tax, both state and federal can do it

Question 2

Which is the best example of a reserved power in our federal system?

Answer 2

Power to build local governments, states only.

Question 3

Under the full faith and credit clause of the constitution, Arizona would have to

Answer 3

Recognize the civil laws (marriages) and acts of the other states.

Question 4

What is the main reason why state constitutions are amended more often than the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 4

It is easier and state constitutions have many statutory laws

Question 5

The Massachusetts constitution is unique in that it

Answer 5

Is the oldest constitution we use

Question 6

How does fundamental law differ from statutory law

Answer 6

Fundamental set a basis for governmental law. Statutory laws are specific.

Question 7

Compared to the U.S. Constitution, the average state constitution is

Answer 7

4 times longer

Question 8

Which of the following actions is most likely to be specified by statutory law?

Answer 8

Setting specific taxes, requiring a license to sell products, etc.

Question 9

Which of the following is likely to result from including statutory law in a state constitution?

Answer 9

Portions of the constitution become irrelevant

Question 10

The position of lieutenant governor is comparable to that of what federal official?

Answer 10

Vice President

Question 11

What are the two main types of state court?

Answer 11

Trial courts and appellate courts

Question 12

Approximately what percent of U.S. court cases are handled by state and local courts?

Answer 12

99%

Question 13

Which of the following are common characteristics of citizen legislatures?

Answer 13

Meet infrequently for short amounts of time, paid less, shorter terms, “part-time” job

Question 14

How is Nebraska’s legislature unique?

Answer 14

Unicameral

Question 15

In states with professional legislatures, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

Answer 15

Meet annually most of the year, paid more, and “full-time” job

Question 16

Which of the following offers the best example of how a state legislature might provide a check against a state’s executive branch?

Answer 16

Impeach an officer, or override a veto

Question 17

Which of the following is a power held by many governors but not by president?

Answer 17

Line-item veto

Question 18

Which of the following officials is often responsible for overseeing state elections?

Answer 18

Secretary of State

Question 19

Which of the following is typically a responsibility of a state’s attorney general?

Answer 19

Acts as the state chief lawyer, provides legal advice.

Question 20

Criminal cases involve laws related to

Answer 20

Public order

Question 21

Which of the following state cases seems most likely to eventually reach the federal court system?

Answer 21

One that violates the federal laws of Bill of rights

Question 22

In what circumstances may a case move from a state court system to the federal courts system?

Answer 22

If it deals with federal laws

Question 23

Which of the following best illustrates a difference between federal and state judges

Answer 23

Federal judges are appointed. State judges can be elected or appointed.

Question 24

Which of the following is a state responsibility?

Answer 24

Provide services

Question 25

If you buy a $2 item and the store charges you $2.10, you are paying

Answer 25

Sales tax

Question 26

Which of the following is the best example of a user fee

Answer 26

A fee for something you want to do
Tuition
Drivers license
Fishing license
Hunting license

Question 27

In Louisiana, counties are called

Answer 27

Parishes

Question 28

In which of the following municipal systems of government is day to day management in the hands of an appointed official?

Answer 28

Council-manager system

Question 29

In a council-manger system of local government, what role does the mayor play?

Answer 29

Leads city council

Question 30

In what form of municipal government do elected commissioners lead city departments and set local policies?

Answer 30

Commission system

Question 31

Which of the following best describes the purpose of zoning laws

Answer 31

Regulate land use

Question 32

What are voters asked to do in a referendum?

Answer 32

Decide on a proposal

Question 33

Explain how local governments raise money

Answer 33

Taxes (income, sales, property) user fees, and federal grants

Question 34

Which of the following is a way in which all 50 states are similar?

Answer 34

3 branches of government, constitution, governors, and Supreme Court

Question 35

The ____________ clause is understood to mean that the state governments will be structures like the national government

Answer 35

Guarantee

Question 36

The rule that the state laws and actions must conform to federal laws and the constitution in known as the _____________ clause

Answer 36

Supremacy

Question 37

The framework for state and local government within each state is provided by the state’s _____________

Answer 37

Constitution

Question 38

Part-time legislatures are sometimes called __________ legislatures

Answer 38

Citizen

Question 39

The chief executive of a state government is the ____________

Answer 39

Governor

Question 40

In some states, counties are divided into ____________

Answer 40

Townships