Question 1

If you work as the professional chief executive for a city that uses the council-manager form of government, what is your title?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mayor 
B)  City manager 
C)  Executive councilor 
D)  Commissioner 
E)  State representative 
A)  Mayor 
B)  City manager 
C)  Executive councilor 
D)  Commissioner 
E)  State representative

Question 2

What is a charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  A document issued by a government that grants rights to a person, a group, or a corporation to carry out specific activities 
B)  A power of a state or local executive during times of martial law 
C)  A policy that allows city-county consolidated governments 
D)  A ruling by a state's supreme court that allows citizens to indict city officials 
E)  An electoral device whereby statutes are referred by the legislature to voters for approval or disapproval 
A)  A document issued by a government that grants rights to a person, a group, or a corporation to carry out specific activities 
B)  A power of a state or local executive during times of martial law 
C)  A policy that allows city-county consolidated governments 
D)  A ruling by a state's supreme court that allows citizens to indict city officials 
E)  An electoral device whereby statutes are referred by the legislature to voters for approval or disapproval

Question 3

What does the Constitution say in Article VI, Clause 2 regarding state and local governmental activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is permitted in actions that do not involve the national government. 
B)  It is unlimited because of fears of a strong national government dating to the Articles of Confederation. 
C)  It is superior to national law. 
D)  It is under the oversight of the legislative branch of the national government. 
E)  It is restricted because of the supremacy of the national government. 
A)  It is permitted in actions that do not involve the national government. 
B)  It is unlimited because of fears of a strong national government dating to the Articles of Confederation. 
C)  It is superior to national law. 
D)  It is under the oversight of the legislative branch of the national government. 
E)  It is restricted because of the supremacy of the national government.

Question 4

What are the two types of trial courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited jurisdiction and general jurisdiction 
B)  Limited jurisdiction and original jurisdiction 
C)  Original jurisdiction and general jurisdiction 
D)  Original jurisdiction and appellate 
E)  Probate and municipal 
A)  Limited jurisdiction and general jurisdiction 
B)  Limited jurisdiction and original jurisdiction 
C)  Original jurisdiction and general jurisdiction 
D)  Original jurisdiction and appellate 
E)  Probate and municipal

Question 5

What do advocates of term limits argue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lawmakers who have spent years in public office are in a position to best represent the interest of voters. 
B)  Interest groups would not have as much influence with legislators who do not have to finance future campaigns. 
C)  With term limits, lawmakers will lack the experience to understand state policy. 
D)  Legislators serving limited terms are more likely to be ideologically motivated. 
E)  Political corruption is the rule for legislators serving multiple years. 
A)  Lawmakers who have spent years in public office are in a position to best represent the interest of voters. 
B)  Interest groups would not have as much influence with legislators who do not have to finance future campaigns. 
C)  With term limits, lawmakers will lack the experience to understand state policy. 
D)  Legislators serving limited terms are more likely to be ideologically motivated. 
E)  Political corruption is the rule for legislators serving multiple years.

Question 6

How many states allow the governor to use the item veto for legislation that does not involve appropriations?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  12 
C)  19 
D)  26 
E)  43 
A)  0 
B)  12 
C)  19 
D)  26 
E)  43

Question 7

Which of the following most accurately identifies who receives income from the revenues generated from municipal utilities such as water and electric power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal government 
B)  State government 
C)  Local government 
D)  Federal and state governments 
E)  State and local governments 
A)  Federal government 
B)  State government 
C)  Local government 
D)  Federal and state governments 
E)  State and local governments

Question 8

Discuss the roles and results of gerrymandering and malapportionment in state legislatures.

Accepted Answer

Gerrymandering and malapportionment both

Question 9

The increased cost of which of the following was a major factor in causing budget problems for states in the 2000s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care 
B)  Transportation 
C)  Election administration 
D)  Technology 
E)  Import taxes 
A)  Health care 
B)  Transportation 
C)  Election administration 
D)  Technology 
E)  Import taxes

Question 10

You have pursued a court case to the highest appellate court in your state. Which of the following courts are you now in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trial 
B)  District 
C)  Superior 
D)  Circuit 
E)  Supreme 
A)  Trial 
B)  District 
C)  Superior 
D)  Circuit 
E)  Supreme

Question 11

Dillon's rule provides which of the following types of interpretation of the legal status of local governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal 
B)  Global 
C)  Broad 
D)  Neutral 
E)  Narrow 
A)  Federal 
B)  Global 
C)  Broad 
D)  Neutral 
E)  Narrow

Question 12

Your state has just levied a new income tax. What type of power is it exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implied 
B)  Reserved 
C)  Inherent 
D)  Remanded 
E)  Reprised 
A)  Implied 
B)  Reserved 
C)  Inherent 
D)  Remanded 
E)  Reprised

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the federal system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The states have most of the power. 
B)  Local governments create the state governments. 
C)  Governmental programs are mostly the exclusive responsibility of the federal government. 
D)  There are 50 separate state governments and one national government. 
E)  The states are creatures of the national government. 
A)  The states have most of the power. 
B)  Local governments create the state governments. 
C)  Governmental programs are mostly the exclusive responsibility of the federal government. 
D)  There are 50 separate state governments and one national government. 
E)  The states are creatures of the national government.

Question 14

Describe a sample state court system, including the various tiers, their responsibilities, and types of courts in each.

Accepted Answer

A sample state court system typically co

Question 15

Which of the following do all state governments in the United States have?

Accepted Answer

A)  A unicameral legislature 
B)  A parliamentary system of government 
C)  A provision allowing citizens to vote to alter state boundaries 
D)  An executive, legislative, and judicial branch 
E)  A strong executive branch 
A)  A unicameral legislature 
B)  A parliamentary system of government 
C)  A provision allowing citizens to vote to alter state boundaries 
D)  An executive, legislative, and judicial branch 
E)  A strong executive branch

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding state ethics and campaign finance reform?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of information disclosed about donors varies widely, as does the public's access to the information. 
B)  The Federal Election Commission oversees state ethics and campaign regulations. 
C)  States are consistent in how they regulate campaign contributions and the disclosure of donors. 
D)  Almost all states require candidates to report the amount and purpose of individual expenditures. 
E)  State reporting requirements have greatly decreased in recent years. 
A)  The amount of information disclosed about donors varies widely, as does the public's access to the information. 
B)  The Federal Election Commission oversees state ethics and campaign regulations. 
C)  States are consistent in how they regulate campaign contributions and the disclosure of donors. 
D)  Almost all states require candidates to report the amount and purpose of individual expenditures. 
E)  State reporting requirements have greatly decreased in recent years.

Question 17

Discuss the relationship of state laws and constitutions to the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

Accepted Answer

State laws and constitutions are directl

Question 18

What is the largest expense at the state level of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Parks and recreation 
C)  Police 
D)  Highways 
E)  Welfare 
A)  Education 
B)  Parks and recreation 
C)  Police 
D)  Highways 
E)  Welfare

Question 19

State and local governments have high expenditures for education. How does that compare to the federal government's educations allocation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government allocates no funds for public education. 
B)  The federal government allocates matching funds for public education. 
C)  The federal government allocates more than 45% of its budget to education. 
D)  The federal government allocates less than 5% of its budget to education. 
E)  The federal government allocates the majority of the funds for elementary and secondary education. 
A)  The federal government allocates no funds for public education. 
B)  The federal government allocates matching funds for public education. 
C)  The federal government allocates more than 45% of its budget to education. 
D)  The federal government allocates less than 5% of its budget to education. 
E)  The federal government allocates the majority of the funds for elementary and secondary education.

Question 20

The state legislature has passed an appropriations bill and sent it on to the governor to sign. The governor approves of most of the bill but wants to veto a particular line of it. Which of the following types of veto can the governor use to do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pocket 
B)  Item 
C)  Initiative 
D)  Amicus 
E)  Recess 
A)  Pocket 
B)  Item 
C)  Initiative 
D)  Amicus 
E)  Recess

If you work as the professional chief executive for a city that uses the council-manager form of government, what is your title?

What is a charter?

What does the Constitution say in Article VI, Clause 2 regarding state and local governmental activity?

What are the two types of trial courts?

What do advocates of term limits argue?

How many states allow the governor to use the item veto for legislation that does not involve appropriations?

Which of the following most accurately identifies who receives income from the revenues generated from municipal utilities such as water and electric power?

Discuss the roles and results of gerrymandering and malapportionment in state legislatures.

The increased cost of which of the following was a major factor in causing budget problems for states in the 2000s?

You have pursued a court case to the highest appellate court in your state. Which of the following courts are you now in?

Dillon's rule provides which of the following types of interpretation of the legal status of local governments?

Your state has just levied a new income tax. What type of power is it exercising?

Which of the following is true of the federal system in the United States?

Describe a sample state court system, including the various tiers, their responsibilities, and types of courts in each.

Which of the following do all state governments in the United States have?

Which of the following statements is true regarding state ethics and campaign finance reform?

Discuss the relationship of state laws and constitutions to the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

What is the largest expense at the state level of government?

State and local governments have high expenditures for education. How does that compare to the federal government's educations allocation?

The state legislature has passed an appropriations bill and sent it on to the governor to sign. The governor approves of most of the bill but wants to veto a particular line of it. Which of the following types of veto can the governor use to do this?

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Exam 18: State and Local Government

If you work as the professional chief executive for a city that uses the council-manager form of government, what is your title?

What is a charter?

What does the Constitution say in Article VI, Clause 2 regarding state and local governmental activity?

What are the two types of trial courts?

What do advocates of term limits argue?

How many states allow the governor to use the item veto for legislation that does not involve appropriations?

Which of the following most accurately identifies who receives income from the revenues generated from municipal utilities such as water and electric power?

Discuss the roles and results of gerrymandering and malapportionment in state legislatures.

The increased cost of which of the following was a major factor in causing budget problems for states in the 2000s?

You have pursued a court case to the highest appellate court in your state. Which of the following courts are you now in?

Dillon's rule provides which of the following types of interpretation of the legal status of local governments?

Your state has just levied a new income tax. What type of power is it exercising?

Which of the following is true of the federal system in the United States?

Describe a sample state court system, including the various tiers, their responsibilities, and types of courts in each.

Which of the following do all state governments in the United States have?

Which of the following statements is true regarding state ethics and campaign finance reform?

Discuss the relationship of state laws and constitutions to the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

What is the largest expense at the state level of government?

State and local governments have high expenditures for education. How does that compare to the federal government's educations allocation?

The state legislature has passed an appropriations bill and sent it on to the governor to sign. The governor approves of most of the bill but wants to veto a particular line of it. Which of the following types of veto can the governor use to do this?

One Republic Two Americas

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns Voting and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy and National Security

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