State Government

Question 1

The term revenue refers to

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money collected by a government.

Question 2

The branches of state government are established by

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a state’s constitution.

Question 3

Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

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State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.

Question 4

In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

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establishing school districts.

Question 5

A state’s legislative branch

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makes laws and approves budgets.

Question 6

Which two types of courts are found in a state’s judicial branch?

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local and appellate

Question 7

What is another name for the governor of a state?

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chief executive

Question 8

In a state’s judicial branch, the supreme court hears appeals

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from lower courts.

Question 9

Which is generally true of the lower house in a state legislative branch?

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It has more members than the Senate.

Question 10

How are the federal executive branch and most state executive branches similar?

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Both have department heads that manage government agencies.

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