Unit 3 State and Local government EHHS

Front

Which level of government is responsible for providing an education system?

Back

state

Front

Who could best help you with questions about trash pickup or fixing local roads?

Back

your mayor or town manager

Front

If a parent wants to get a bus stop moved to a safer location, what would be the best strategy for solving the problem?

Back

parents voicing their concerns at a school board meeting

Front

Which level of government is responsible for fixing any problems that might exist with the voting process?

Back

state

Front

What position in state government is equivalent to Vice President in the U.S. government?

Back

Lieutenant Governor

Front

Which of the following is a local government legislature? Options: city council, Senator, Chief Justice, Representative

Back

city council

Front

What do the U.S. President and the CT Governor have in common? Options: vetoing, power to grant clemency, role of commander-in-chief, 4-year term

Back

vetoing, power to grant clemency, role of commander-in-chief, 4-year term

Front

What is the main role of local government?

Back

to provide services for its citizens

Front

Which is a responsibility of state government? Options: organizing public transportation, establishing an education system, providing fire protection, providing clean drinking water

Back

establishing an education system

Front

Which of the following happens in a council-manager form of government? voters elect the city council, the board of commissioners passes ordinances, voters elect a police commissioner, individual commissioners execute policy

Back

voters elect the city council