Week 8 Quiz

How many branches of government are there?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How are state government officials chosen?

• modeled

• chosen by the president

• elected

• they inherit it like kings and queens

Who is the head of the executive branch in a state?

• mayor

• teacher

• governor

• president

How many members of the state legislature are there?

• 10

• 100

• 150

• 1,000

How long is a term of a Texas Supreme Court Justice

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• 10 Years

What does the city council do?

• send people to jail

• carry out the city's policy

• choose the mayor

• nothing

Who does the local government serve?

• state

• country

• school

• town

Who runs the local government?

• mayor

• governor

• principal

• president

Which is something the local government does NOT do?

• plan the city budget

• provide services

• run the country

• ensure laws are enforced

The city manager is generally appointed by the mayor or the city council.

What does the word “appointed” mean in this sentence?

• won a local election

• hired by business people

• chosen by city officials

• selected by state senators