Government Chapter 12 Test Review (Lesson Quizzes 12.1-12.3)

How are gubernatorial elections in Arizona, Georgia, and Louisiana different from those of other states? A) A majority vote is required B) A party primary is required C) A plurality vote is required D) A runoff election is required

A) A majority vote is required

federal payments to help local communities

A) block grants

Most states require a gubernatorial candidate to A) gain the nomination of a major political party B) participate in a state convention C) take part in a runoff election D) win a majority of the vote

A) gain the nomination of a major political party

People who are critical of zoning laws are MOST likely to argue that A) all property should be owned by the government B) citizens should be able to determine how they use their property C) every neighborhood should have businesses and industry D) zoning laws should be administered at the federal level

B) Citizens should be able to determine how they use their property

Which of the following leaders is usually appointed rather than elected? A) a city commissioner B) a city manager C) a strong mayor D) a weak mayor

B) a city manager

Which of the following government powers would be categorized as a state power? A) activating the National Guard for war overseas B) appointing officials to state agencies C) issuing pardons for federal crimes D) serving as chief diplomat

B) appointing officials to state agencies

the roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems that allow a city to function

B) infrastructure

Protecting life and property is the responsibility of A) local and federal government B) local and state government C) state and federal government D) state, federal, and local government

B) local and state government

The governor is the head of A) all the branches of state government B) the executive branch of state government C) the judicial branch of state government D) the legislative branch of state government

B) the executive branch of state government

What might be one effect of citizens electing their governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state separately? A) Different political parties will always be represented B) Greater cooperation is ensured C) Leaders will be more likely to voice their opinions D) The governor will be able to exercise greater power

C) Leaders will be more likely to voice their opinions.

In most states, the lieutenant governor is A) appointed by the new governor B) appointed by the state legislature C) elected on the same ticket as the governor D) elected separately from the governor

C) elected on the same ticket as the governor

The United States government helps provide for public education by A) administering the schools B) establishing local schools C) providing ten percent of funding D) regulating school taxes

C) providing ten percent of funding

When citizens recall a governor, they vote to A) charge the leader with a crime B) elect the leader to a second term C) remove the leader from office D) request that the leader step down

C) remove the leader from office

Which of the following is part of the state executive branch structure? A) auditor B) school superintendent C) secretary of state D) surveyor

C) secretary of state

payments to people who are unable to work because of a job-related injury

C) workers' compensation

Why are public utilities often highly regulated by states? A) They are owned by the state B) They have been too competitive in the past C) They request high regulation to maintain profits D) They supply essential services to citizens

D) They supply essential services to citizens

Which of the following is an informal qualification of governor? A) being an American citizen B) living in the state the required number of years C) meeting the age requirement D) serving as lieutenant governor

D) serving as lieutenant governor

Payments to people who lose their jobs

D) unemployment compensation

Limits on gubernatorial power A) are the same for all states B) change drastically from term to term C) depend on when the state was admitted to the union D) vary based on the needs of each state

D) vary based on the needs of each state

Organizations that provide necessities such as electricity

E) public utilities

Governors are automatically entitled to federal Medicare and Race to the Top funds.

True/False False

The principle of federalism means that state governors have unlimited power to meet the needs of their citizens

True/False False

The minimum age requirement for governor in most states is 18 to 25 years of age

True/False False, at least 30

Most towns or cities have no residency requirement for mayoral candidates

True/False False; 5 or more years of residency

Rick Perry won the 2006 Texas gubernatorial election with a majority of the vote.

True/False False; plurality

Most mayors and governors are similarly elected by a direct vote of the people

True/False True

New Mexico's state government and each tribal office are alike in that they are both led by a governor and a lieutenant government.

True/False True

State constitutions define the powers of governors differently

True/False True

State constitutions may determine the forms of local governments allowed within the state.

True/False True

The term of some mayors is two years

True/False True