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Chapter 14 Quiz: State and Local Government
Due
Dec 10 at 11:59pm
Points
25
Questions
25
Available
Dec 4 at 12am - Dec 10 at 11:59pm
Time Limit
60 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt
Time
Score
LATEST
Attempt 1
30 minutes
22 out of 25
Score for this quiz: 22
out of 25
Submitted Dec 5 at 11:27am
This attempt took 30 minutes.
1 / 1 pts
Question 1
Which powers are specifically written into the Constitution?
Expressed powers Correct!
Correct!
Concurrent powers Inherent powers Implied powers 1 / 1 pts
Question 2
Which of the following is a disadvantage of term limits?
Higher turnover providing more activity in government offices
More time to focus on reelection Too much diversity Voter turnout dropping if a favored legislator must leave Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 3
Which of the following is one of the governor’s formal powers?
The power to change term limits The power to approve a budget The power to veto legislation Correct!
Correct!
The power to appoint cabinet members 1 / 1 pts
Question 4
What is a lifetime ban?
Members are required to become a career politician, and they are banned
from the private sector.
Members are restricted from accepting federal funds for the duration of
their public service.
Members are not allowed to vote once elected to office.
Members can only serve once in the number of years allotted, and they
may not run again.
Correct!
Correct!
0 / 1 pts
Question 5
What does moralistic political culture expect and encourage?
Privileges should be reserved for an elite few Focus on individual needs Political participation by all citizens orrect Answer
orrect Answer
Political governance by those most knowledgeable ou Answered
ou Answered
1 / 1 pts
Question 6
In which of the following is society more likely to favor tax breaks?
Individualistic Correct!
Correct!
Traditionalistic Pessimistic Moralistic 1 / 1 pts
Question 7
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Which of the following is NOT an argument in favor of term limits?
Reduce career politicians Increase diversity Fresh ideas Increase level of experience Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 8
What is the name of the governor’s annual speech before state
legislature?
State of the Union address Annual Update Message to the Public State of the State address Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 9
Which of the following is a state legislator who uses his or her own
judgement in making legislative decisions?
Moral Composite
Delegate Trustee Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 10
What is Elazar’s theory?
Theory of slate level variation in political culture Correct!
Correct!
Theory of Electoral College mapping Theory of state level variation in party representation Theory of state level migration in subcultures 1 / 1 pts
Question 11
How are America’s poor more likely to identify?
Moralistic Individualistic Traditionalistic Correct!
Correct!
Collectivistic 0 / 1 pts
Question 12
Where are provisions for the county government found?
The city bylaws ou Answered
ou Answered
The state constitution orrect Answer
orrect Answer
The federal constitution The county mandate 1 / 1 pts
Question 13
When governors declare a state of emergency, who is activated?
National Guard Correct!
Correct!
Army Navy Air Force 1 / 1 pts
Question 14
The ability to veto legislation is a(n) _______.
concurrent power formal power Correct!
Correct!
informal power
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implied power 1 / 1 pts
Question 15
Which level of government has the power to tax?
State and local State Federal Federal, state, and local Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 16
According to individualistic political culture, what is the motivation for
engagement in politics?
Concern for the community Desire to maintain order Civic obligation Personal interest Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 17
According to Daniel Elazar, what are the three distinct political cultures of
the United States?
Moralistic, individualistic, traditionalistic Correct!
Correct!
Independent, dependent, blended Southern, Northern, Midwestern Democrats, republicans, independents 1 / 1 pts
Question 18
Under the council-elected executive system, who elects the members of
the council and the executive?
The previous executive Voters Correct!
Correct!
The previous members of the council The mayor 1 / 1 pts
Question 19
Who is responsible for garbage disposal?
Municipal governments Correct!
Correct!
County governments
State governments Federal government 1 / 1 pts
Question 20
What powers not specifically detailed in the U.S. Constitution but inferred
as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government?
Expressed powers Implied powers Correct!
Correct!
Inherent powers Executive powers 0 / 1 pts
Question 21
Which level of government has a higher level of spending?
County State ou Answered
ou Answered
Federal orrect Answer
orrect Answer
City 1 / 1 pts
Question 22
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With what region is the traditionalistic political culture associated?
The mid-Atlantic The Pacific Northwest The midwest The southern United States and Southwest Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 23
What does the reduction veto allow some governors to do?
Reduce the budget proposed in a piece of legislation Correct!
Correct!
Reduce the number of representatives for the state Reduce the amount of state jobs available Reduce the salary of state workers 1 / 1 pts
Question 24
Which of the following has the strictest term limits?
Montana Maine Arkansas
Michigan Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 25
Which of the following was originally a state level policy area exclusively?
Ecommerce Interstate commerce Foreign affairs Poverty Correct!
Correct!
Quiz Score: 22
out of 25