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The chart shows sources of local government funding in Michigan.

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A
The federal government provides about a third of the funding to local governments in Michigan.
B
A local government’s collection of fees as other sources does not contribute to its own funding.
C
The citizens of Michigan provide the largest percentage of funding through sales and property taxes.
D
The state government is prohibited by the Michigan constitution from contributing significant amounts to local funding.
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More than fifty percent of the Michigan state government is funded by

A
the federal government.
B
the citizens of Michigan.
C
the corporations in Michigan.
D
the profits earned from investment.
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Which statements correctly describe the referendum process? Check all that apply.A petition must be filed by voters to begin the referendum process.Only new laws or recent amendments to existing laws are considered.The legislature must accept the referendum before it goes to voters.The governor cannot veto a referendum that the voters approve.The referendum becomes law once the governor has signed it.

A
A petition must be filed by voters to begin the referendum process.
B
Only new laws or recent amendments to existing laws are considered.
C
The legislature must accept the referendum before it goes to voters.
D
The governor cannot veto a referendum that the voters approve.
E
The referendum becomes law once the governor has signed it.
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Who would receive a petition for the recall of a city council member?

A
the governor
B
the office of the court
C
the election office
D
the county clerk
5

Which statement best explains why the governor of Michigan can’t veto a recall?

A
The governor could be biased in favor of his or her allies.
B
The governor’s veto could be based along party lines.
C
The governor’s veto would go against the will of voters.
D
The governor could be the subject of the recall.
6

Local governments in Michigan may collect local taxes, services charges, and fees with the approval of

A
the city council.
B
the tax collector.
C
the state government.
D
the county government.
7

Michigan’s Supreme Court primarily hears cases from

A
the civil court.
B
the federal court.
C
the criminal court.
D
the court of appeals.
8

How long is a state Supreme Court justice’s term of office in Michigan?

A
four years
B
six years
C
eight years
D
life long
9

Who has to approve the governor’s appointment of judges?

A
the Senate
B
the House
C
the voters
D
the justices
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Which statement applies to both the recall and referendum processes?

A
The origin of the recall and referendum begins with the legislature.
B
The citizens gather petition signatures as part of both processes.
C
The legislature must approve both before the processes go to the voters.
D
The governor can veto the outcome of a recall or referendum.

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