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The chief executive of each state is known as the....
Attorney General
District Attorney
Governor
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A set of criminal laws is known as what?
Penal code
State rights
District affairs
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Powers held by both Federal and State Governments are known as what?
Bipartisan powers
Bicameral powers
Concurrent powers
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Powers held by the Federal Government are known as what kind of powers?
Delegate powers
Constant powers
Overruling powers
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What are the three branches of state government?
Mayor, governor, legislator
District, regional, capital
Executive, legislative, judicial
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True or false: The responsibilities between city governments and county governments are always the same in every state.
True
False
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Which is not typically a member of the executive branch of state government?
Governor
Secretary of state
Chief Justice
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What is the main way that states and local governments get money?
Tariffs on imports
Taxes
Parking and speeding ticket finds
Question 9/12
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Which of the following is NOT something that state and local governments provide?
Schools
Roads
Army
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What is the tax called that you pay each year when you own a piece of land?
Sales tax
Property tax
Privilege tax
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Governors are elected for ______ year terms.
Four
Two
Six
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Which of these states was the first to adopt some aspects of direct democracy?
California
New York
South Dakota
Based on the results of this quiz, you have an average IQ on state government! While you don't know all of the facts when it comes to US government, you know as much or a little more than your fellow Americans. That's nothing to be ashamed of! In fact, go ahead and brag a little, you've earned it!
C+, IQ Average
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You have an above average IQ when it comes to US state government! While some may struggle to understand senate seats and state legislation, you proved that it's possible for an American to know their government well. Keep up the good work!
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You have a genius level IQ when it comes to state government! Some may struggle, but you soar when it comes to state government. You know the ins and outs of how your government operates like a true pro. Do you actually work for the government? IF not, could have fooled us!
A+, IQ Genius
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You may think you know your state government better than most, but how high is your state government IQ really? Take this state trivia quiz and discover how you stack up against your American peers!
1
The chief executive of each state is known as the....
Attorney General
District Attorney
Governor
2
A set of criminal laws is known as what?
Penal code
State rights
District affairs
3
Powers held by both Federal and State Governments are known as what?
Bipartisan powers
Bicameral powers
Concurrent powers
4
Powers held by the Federal Government are known as what kind of powers?
Delegate powers
Constant powers
Overruling powers
5
What are the three branches of state government?
Mayor, governor, legislator
District, regional, capital
Executive, legislative, judicial
6
True or false: The responsibilities between city governments and county governments are always the same in every state.
True
False
7
Which is not typically a member of the executive branch of state government?
Governor
Secretary of state
Chief Justice
8
What is the main way that states and local governments get money?
Tariffs on imports
Taxes
Parking and speeding ticket finds
9
Which of the following is NOT something that state and local governments provide?
Schools
Roads
Army
10
What is the tax called that you pay each year when you own a piece of land?
Sales tax
Property tax
Privilege tax
11
Governors are elected for ______ year terms.
Four
Two
Six
12
Which of these states was the first to adopt some aspects of direct democracy?
California
New York
South Dakota
