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Question 1

A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is

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roads.

Question 2

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

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local and appellate

Question 3

In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

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It oversees state agencies and elections.

Question 4

A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

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they are usually elected by popular vote.

Question 5

Which establishes the duties and responsibilities of state government?

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a state’s constitution

Question 6

Which best explains why state governments are better able to focus on the needs of their citizens than the federal government?

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They oversee smaller geographical areas.

Question 7

Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

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public health.

Question 8

In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

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establishing school districts.

Question 9

A state’s executive branch generally includes

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department heads.

Question 10

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.

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