Tennessee Government and Legislative Process

Tennessee Government and Legislative Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial compares the Tennessee State government with the U.S. national government, highlighting similarities and differences in their constitutions. It covers the principles of popular sovereignty and separation of powers, the amendment processes for the Tennessee Constitution, and the structure and powers of the Tennessee General Assembly and governor. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of the Tennessee judicial branch.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle is shared by both the U.S. and Tennessee Constitutions?

Federalism

Popular Sovereignty

Judicial Supremacy

Monarchy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the Tennessee Constitution be amended?

Through a Supreme Court decision

By the governor's approval

Through a referendum vote

By a simple majority in the General Assembly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legislative body of Tennessee called?

Tennessee Senate

Tennessee House of Representatives

Tennessee Congress

Tennessee General Assembly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum age requirement for a Tennessee House representative?

18 years

21 years

25 years

30 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the term for a Tennessee Senate member?

Six years

Four years

Eight years

Two years

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who becomes the governor if there is a vacancy in the governorship?

The Comptroller of the Treasury

The Speaker of the Tennessee Senate

The Tennessee Secretary of State

The Speaker of the Tennessee House

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum number of terms a Tennessee governor can serve?

One term

Unlimited terms

Three terms

Two terms

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