AK History Speedback 7 Questions and Answers Rated A

AK History Speedback 7 Questions and Answers Rated A Who designed the Alaskan state flag? a college professor the authors of the Alaskan Constitution a middle school (junior high) student Governor George A. Parks A middle school student. Which government body is responsible for making laws in Alaska? the Governor of the State of Alaska Native Corporations the Lieutenant Governor the Legislature The Legislature Based on what has been discussed about Alaskans and the Alaskan Constitution, why do you think the authors of the Alaskan Constitution put the Declaration of Rights as the first section of the state Constitution? They were following the model of the federal Constitution. The writers of the Alaskan Constitution felt strongly about individual rights. Alaskans were not in a position to write their own Constitution so it was left up to the federal government. They were following the model of the District and Territorial Organic Acts. The writers of the constitution felt strongly about individual rights. What is the main purpose of the Alaskan Constitution? to regulate business practices in Alaska to outline the powers of Native Corporations to outline the powers of state government to grant individual rights for all Alaskans To outline the powers of the state government. How many overall boroughs does Alaska have? 16 18 13 12 16 Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the state? the power to run schools the power to determine marriage laws the power to create new cities the power to regulate interstate business The power to regulate interstate business What was one of the primary arguments for NOT allowing Alaska to become a state? Alaska didn't have enough tax income to support a state government. Not enough natural resources had been discovered. The efforts of Alaska towards statehood were not well organized. Alaska was too far away from other states. Alaska didn't have enough tax income to support a state government. Why was the legislature in Alaska given more control over checks and balances than the other branches? Members of the legislature are required to be older (and hopefully wiser) than the members of the other branches. The legislature has little power of its own, making it a neutral third party. The legislature is limited to two consecutive terms. Members of the legislature have to answer most directly to the people. Score: 1 of 1 Members of the legislature have to answer most directly to the people Imagine that you are the governor. If most of the people in the state agreed with a law passed by the law-making body of Alaska, but you felt it was in the best interest of the state to not pass that law, how could you influence the legislative branch? veto the law declare the law unconstitutional change the legislative districts call for a referendum and recall. veto the law Which political party would most likely be in favor of abortion? democrats liberal conservative republican democrats How have Alaskans historically voted in state elections? for about half republican and about half democratic candidates primarily for republican candidates primarily for independent candidates primarily for democratic candidates For about half republican and about half democratic candidates. Where was the Constitutional Convention of Alaska held? Anchorage Juneau Fairbanks Seward Fairbanks Why do political parties exist? The government created them to provide voters with choices. They are leftovers from the political lines of the Civil War They exist because people see the world through different lenses. Corporations use political parties to promote their own interests. They exist because people see the world through different lenses. What was the opinion of Alaskans regarding statehood? The state was almost evenly divided on the issue. Most supported statehood as a way to give Alaskans a voice in Congress. Most were indifferent about statehood. Most opposed statehood because of the additional costs associated with statehood. Most supported statehood as a way to give Alaskans a voice in Congress. Which of the following is NOT a joint power that Alaska shares with the federal government? the power to collect taxes the power to run post offices the power to borrow money the power to build roads The power to run post offices Does it make a difference to contact a Congressman about your opinion? Yes, the Congressman will personally read your letter or talk to you about the issue. No, Congressmen don't have that much power to effect change. Yes, staff members will give the Congressman a general impression of your opinion. No, Congressmen are too busy to worry about one citizen's opinion. Yes, staff members will give the Congressman a general impression of your opinion. After a law is vetoed by the governor, the legislature can still override that veto. What is the purpose of a veto by the governor? The veto can only be overridden by the federal legislature, not the state legislature. The veto is simply a way for the governor to indicate that he or she is opposed to the law. The veto makes a bill harder to pass, since overriding it requires a larger percent of the legislature. The veto can remove certain portions of a law, so the rest can be re-approved by the legislature. The veto makes a bill harder to pass, since overriding it requires a larger percent of the legislature. How have Alaskans voted in federal elections? for about half republican and about half democratic candidates primarily for independent candidates primarily for republican candidates primarily for democratic candidates Primarily for republican candidates What does the phrase "checks and balances" refer to? the interdependence of the three branches of government the power that the legislative and judicial branches have over the executive the importance of financial consideration in government the requirements placed on candidates for government offices The interdependence of the three branches of government.