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

A
from higher courts.
B
from lower courts.
C
from federal appellate courts.
D
from federal circuit courts.
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The upper house of a state legislature is usually called

A
the assembly.
B
the House of Representatives.
C
the Senate.
D
the House of Delegates.
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State governments are required to

A
create two separate legislative houses.
B
collect sales taxes from citizens.
C
allow citizens to choose representatives.
D
collect federal taxes from citizens.
4

A state’s executive branch generally includes

A
department heads.
B
legislators.
C
judges.
D
regular citizens.
5

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

A
local and circuit
B
local and superior
C
local and trial
D
local and appellate
6

Which best explains how state legislative branches are structured?

A
Most states have legislatures with a large upper house and a small lower house.
B
Most states have legislatures with upper and lower houses of equal size.
C
Most states have legislatures with large upper and lower houses.
D
Most states have legislatures with a small upper house and a large lower house.
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Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

A
State governments oversee voter registration for state elections.
B
State governments oversee voter registration for local elections.
C
State governments oversee voter registration for state and local elections.
D
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
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Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

A
public infrastructure.
B
public health.
C
public safety.
D
public education.
9

In the federal government, the secretary of state is primarily a diplomat and often interacts with other countries. How is a secretary of state’s job different at the state level?

A
At the state level, a secretary of state is an attorney and argues in court.
B
At the state level, a secretary of state resolves disputes with companies.
C
At the state level, a secretary of state interacts with the federal government.
D
At the state level, a secretary of state oversees the election process.
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Which best explains why protecting public health is an important duty of state government?

A
States that protect public health by maintaining correctional systems ensure the safety of their citizens.
B
States that protect public health by repairing infrastructure ensure the safety of their citizens.
C
States that protect public health by limiting outbreaks of disease ensure the safety of their citizens.
D
States that protect public health by promoting highway safety ensure the safety of their citizens.

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