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___ powers belong to the state and are NOT shared with the federal government.
a) Unicameral
b) Reserved
c) Concourrent
d) Bicameral

Who selects state judges in many states?
a) governors
b) legislatures
c) voters
d) all of the above

A ___ is a person who files a lawsuit.
a) plaintiff
b) magistrate
c) justice of the peace
d) defendant

Justice courts typically handle less serious crimes, known as ___.
a) plaintiffs
b) appeal cases
c) civil cases
d) misdemeanors

Governors have the power to __ prisoners.
a) line-item veto
b) commute
c) parole
d) apportion

On what basis do states today apportion their legislatures?
a) Legislation
b) Population
c) Area
d) Parties

Which of the following is NOT an example of a felony?
a) murder
b) speeding
c) armed robbery
d) drug trafficking

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for governor required by most states?
a) Be native-born.
b) Be an American citizen.
c) Be at least 30 years old.
d) Be a resident of the state for at least 5 years.

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 collect taxes.
d) The power to issue money.

Which of the following is a legislative duty of the governor?
a) Preparing a budget.
b) Suggesting new bills.
c) Commanding the National Guard.
d) All of the above.

What state official manages elections?
a) Auditor
b) Treasureer
c) Attorney General
d) Secretary of State

Area-based legislative districts often produce ___.
a) malapportionment
b) felonies
c) misdemeanors
d) civil cases

A national ____, or population count, is taken every 10 years.
a) census
b) parole
c) system
d) power

What courts handle traffic violations?
a) Trial courts
b) State supreme courts
c) Magistrate courts
d) Appeals courts

Which of the following is NOT a reserved power given to states?
a) Regulating intrastate commerce.
b) Establishing local government systems.
c) Administering elections.
d) Creating money currency.

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