State and Local
Governments Unit Test
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Which of the following describes a major difference
in the powers of the government at the local and
state levels? - answer B. State government gives
the power to local governments to carry out laws;
local governments do so.
Which description best explains the significance of
this excerpt to the current government of
Massachusetts? - answer A.This excerpt is an
example of a fundamental law of lasting
importance that should not be changed.
Why do all current state constitutions grant police
powers to the state? - answer B, Police powers
are more than a police department; they are the
power to safeguard the welfare of the people.
, The use of referendums and petitions is an
example of what kind of legislation - answer D.
Direct
In this excerpt from the textbook, select the
ending that describes the correct power state
legislatures.
"Recall that the legislature plays a significant role
in both constitution-making and the constitutional
amendment process. When, for example, it
proposes an amendment to the state's
constitution, it is not making law. It is, instead,
exercising..." - answer B. The constituent power
What is the purpose of state appellate courts? -
answer A. They verify that lower state courts
have acted appropriately.
Why is a state requirement for all dogs to be on
leashes in public an example of statutory law? -
answer C. because it is an example of a
fundamental law of lasting importance
"The presidency and the governorship are similar
in several ways, but the comparison can be pushed
too far. Remember, the Constitution of the United
States makes the president the executive in the
Governments Unit Test
(16 Questions already
graded A+)
Which of the following describes a major difference
in the powers of the government at the local and
state levels? - answer B. State government gives
the power to local governments to carry out laws;
local governments do so.
Which description best explains the significance of
this excerpt to the current government of
Massachusetts? - answer A.This excerpt is an
example of a fundamental law of lasting
importance that should not be changed.
Why do all current state constitutions grant police
powers to the state? - answer B, Police powers
are more than a police department; they are the
power to safeguard the welfare of the people.
, The use of referendums and petitions is an
example of what kind of legislation - answer D.
Direct
In this excerpt from the textbook, select the
ending that describes the correct power state
legislatures.
"Recall that the legislature plays a significant role
in both constitution-making and the constitutional
amendment process. When, for example, it
proposes an amendment to the state's
constitution, it is not making law. It is, instead,
exercising..." - answer B. The constituent power
What is the purpose of state appellate courts? -
answer A. They verify that lower state courts
have acted appropriately.
Why is a state requirement for all dogs to be on
leashes in public an example of statutory law? -
answer C. because it is an example of a
fundamental law of lasting importance
"The presidency and the governorship are similar
in several ways, but the comparison can be pushed
too far. Remember, the Constitution of the United
States makes the president the executive in the
