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

A
It manages state agencies.
B
It oversees state elections.
C
It has more members than the Senate.
D
It has fewer members than the Senate.
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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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Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

A
public infrastructure.
B
public health.
C
public safety.
D
public education.
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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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A state’s executive branch generally includes

A
department heads.
B
legislators.
C
judges.
D
regular citizens.
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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.
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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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States mainly raise revenue by

A
collecting taxes from citizens.
B
collecting taxes from other states.
C
sharing in taxes collected by other states.
D
sharing in taxes collected by the US government.
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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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A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is

A
schools.
B
roads.
C
libraries.
D
parks.
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How are the federal executive branch and most state executive branches similar?

A
Both have department heads that manage government agencies.
B
Both have a vice president serving as second in command.
C
Both allow citizens to elect all leaders of executive departments.
D
Both can draft and pass laws governing citizens’ behavior.
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How are the federal legislative branch and most state legislative branches similar?

A
Both have a larger Senate and a smaller House of Representatives.
B
Both have a larger House of Representatives and a smaller Senate.
C
Both have only one legislative house whose members are appointed.
D
Both have only one legislative house whose members are elected.
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The term revenue refers to

A
money collected by a government.
B
money sent by states to the US government.
C
money collected by citizens of each state.
D
money sent by the US government to states.
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In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

A
creating private schools.
B
establishing school districts.
C
providing transportation to schools.
D
maintaining school equipment.
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What is another name for the governor of a state?

A
attorney general
B
vice president
C
chief executive
D
secretary of state
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How are the federal judicial branch and most state judicial branches similar?

A
Both have local courts.
B
Both have appellate courts.
C
The judges are all appointed by the president.
D
The judges are all elected by the citizens.
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The branches of state government are established by

A
the US Constitution.
B
a state’s constitution.
C
the citizens of a state.
D
a state’s governor.
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Read the excerpt from Article 4 of the Texas Constitution.Sec. 1. OFFICERS CONSTITUTING EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. The Executive Department of the State shall consist of a Governor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General.Sec. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. All the above officers of the Executive Department (except Secretary of State) shall be elected by the qualified voters of the State at the time and places of election for members of the Legislature.Sec. 21. SECRETARY OF STATE. There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor.

A
the members of the legislature
B
the qualified voters of the state
C
the secretary of state
D
the chief executive officer
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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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