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Government Test Chapter 4

Government Test Chapter 4. Louisiana History. What are concurrent powers ? A. Powers that are shared by the federal and state governments. B. Powers that are shared by state and local governments. C. Powers that are shared by the president and Congress.

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Government Test Chapter 4

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  1. Government TestChapter 4 Louisiana History

  2. What are concurrent powers? A. Powers that are shared by the federal and state governments. B. Powers that are shared by state and local governments. C. Powers that are shared by the president and Congress. D. Powers that are shared by Congress and the Supreme Court.

  3. To become president, a candidate must receive a majority of the popular vote. both the popular and electoral vote. the congressional vote. the electoral vote.

  4. Enumerated powers are A. powers that belong only to the federal government. B. powers that belong only to state governments. C. powers that are shared by state and federal governments. D. the same as reserved powers.

  5. Which is NOT a source of state money? A. gaming B. income tax C. interest D. savings accounts

  6. What local government official has duties that are similar to that of the secretary of state? A. assessor B. clerk of the court C. district attorney D. sheriff

  7. What topic is NOT covered by civil law? A. citizenship B. divorce C. murder D. property rights

  8. Which duty is NOT performed by the police jury? A. raises money for parish expenses B. passes laws to better the lives of citizens C. oversees the building of roads and public buildings D. brings charges against those people accused of crimes

  9. What is the youngest age a person can be to run for governor? A. 18 B. 21 C. 25 D. 30

  10. Which amendment to the United States Constitution addresses the powers given to the states? A. 7th B. 8th C. 9th D. 10th

  11. According to the Preamble of the U.S. and Louisiana constitutions, who is responsible for government? A. chief executive (president or governor) B. legislature C. people D. taxpayers

  12. What do lobbyists do? A. They try to influence legislators. B. They serve as public relations advisors. C. They keep track of campaign contributions. D. They observe the legislature and write news articles.

  13. What is the smallest form of municipality in Louisiana? A. city B. parish C. town D. village

  14. What local government official serves as the tax collector? A. assessor B. clerk of the court C. district attorney D. sheriff

  15. What type of tax is imposed on products like gasoline, alcohol, and cigarettes? A. excise tax B. luxury tax C. sales tax D. severance tax

  16. How many people serve on a grand jury? A. 6 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15

  17. What action on bills CANNOT be taken by a legislative committee? A. It can amend the original bill. B. It can send the bill to the governor. C. It can kill the bill by not allowing it out of committee. D. It can approve the bill and send it on to the full legislative body.

  18. Which courts are the main trial courts for the state of Louisiana? courts of appeal magistrate courts supreme court district courts

  19. What constitutional amendment gave eighteen-year-olds the right to vote? A. 19th B. 21st C. 26th D. 28th

  20. What state official keeps Louisiana’s official records? A. governor B. lieutenant governor C. secretary of state D. treasurer

  21. Which branch of state government prepares the state budget? A. congress B. executive C. judicial D. legislative

  22. Which branch of state government can declare a state law unconstitutional? A. congress B. executive C. judicial D. legislative

  23. What is the division of powers between the federal and state governments called? A. bicameral B. checks and balances C. elastic clause D. federalism

  24. What is the name of the local governing body in most of Louisiana’s sixty-four parishes? A. council-manager B. parish commission C. police jury D. supreme council

  25. What branch of the government makes the laws? A. executive B. house of representatives C. judicial D. legislative

  26. Essay Rubric

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