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What is another name for the governor of a state?

attorney general

vice president

chief executive

secretary of state

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

It manages state agencies.

It oversees state elections.

It has more members than the Senate.

It has fewer members than the Senate.

States mainly raise revenue by

collecting taxes from citizens.

collecting taxes from other states.

sharing in taxes collected by other states.

sharing in taxes collected by the US government.

State governments are required to

create two separate legislative houses.

collect sales taxes from citizens.

allow citizens to choose representatives.

collect federal taxes from citizens.

Which best explains why protecting public health is an important duty of state government?

States that protect public health by maintaining correctional systems ensure the safety of their citizens.

States that protect public health by repairing infrastructure ensure the safety of their citizens.

States that protect public health by limiting outbreaks of disease ensure the safety of their citizens.

States that protect public health by promoting highway safety ensure the safety of their citizens.

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

from higher courts.

from lower courts.

from federal appellate courts.

from federal circuit courts.

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