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Civics- Chapter 12 Review- State Government
Test Description: Civics Chapter 12 Review- State Government
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) ___ powers belong to the state and are NOT shared with the federal government.
A
Reserved
B
Concourrent
C
Bicameral
D
Unicameral
2) Who selects state judges in many states?
A
legislatures
B
voters
C
all of the above
D
governors
3) A ___ is a person who files a lawsuit.
A
defendant
B
plaintiff
C
justice of the peace
D
magistrate
4) Justice courts typically handle less serious crimes, known as ___.
A
appeal cases
B
misdemeanors
C
civil cases
D
plaintiffs
5) Governors have the power to __ prisoners.
A
apportion
B
commute
C
line-item veto
D
parole
6) On what basis do states today apportion their legislatures?
A
Parties
B
Population
C
Legislation
D
Area
7) Which of the following is NOT an example of a felony?
A
drug trafficking
B
murder
C
speeding
D
armed robbery
8) Which of the following is NOT a qualification for governor required by most states?
A
Be at least 30 years old.
B
Be a resident of the state for at least 5 years.
C
Be an American citizen.
D
Be native-born.
9) What power do the state and national governments share?
A
The power to administer elections.
B
The power to declare war.
C
The power to issue money.
D
The power to collect taxes.
10) Which of the following is a legislative duty of the governor?
A
Suggesting new bills.
B
Commanding the National Guard.
C
Preparing a budget.
D
All of the above.
11) What state official manages elections?
A
Attorney General
B
Auditor
C
Treasureer
D
Secretary of State
12) Area-based legislative districts often produce ___.
A
malapportionment
B
felonies
C
civil cases
D
misdemeanors
13) A national ____, or population count, is taken every 10 years.
A
census
B
power
C
system
D
parole
14) What courts handle traffic violations?
A
State supreme courts
B
Magistrate courts
C
Trial courts
D
Appeals courts
15) Which of the following is NOT a reserved power given to states?
A
Establishing local government systems.
B
Administering elections.
C
Regulating intrastate commerce.
D
Creating money currency.
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