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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThis is the usual device by which new State constitutions are written and older ones are revised.constitutional conventionspublic initiativeselection by legislationsgovernor committee
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy are state constitutions long?desire to be thoroughdistrust of the governmentstress on fundamental lawseparation of fundamental law from statutory law
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe fundamental laws each State areestablished by the governordetermined by the State courtsnever subject to changethe State Constitution
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMost State legislatures today areunicameralnonpartisanbicameralrelatively powerless
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn 27 States, voters may propose the passage of laws byinitiativewrite-in ballotoptional referendummandatory referendum
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow can voters remove an elected official from office before the completion of his or her regular term?referenduminitiativerecallcommutation
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe form of law enacted both by the people, through referendum or initiative, and by legislative bodies is calledconstitutional lawstatutory lawcommon lawequity
- 8. Multiple ChoiceMost State constitutions need reform because they aretoo longtoo oldunclear about the difference between fundamental and statutory lawAll are correct
- 9. Multiple ChoiceProperty taxes are largely local taxes in part becauseStates have already imposed income and sales taxesotherwise, they would be regressive taxesit is easiest for local governments to assess propertywhy not
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAs State governments have increased funding to public schools, they have alsoshifted the responsibility for maintaining high quality in schools to local governmentsincreased their involvement in educationreduced property taxesreduced the number of public schools
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn the federal system, counties are major units of local government thatcomprise the third level of governmentare on the same level of government as the Statesshare some powers with the National Government and the Statesare subordinate to State government
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following types of federal courts serve(s) the same function as the State appellate courts?the Supreme Courtthe courts of appealsthe general trial courtsthe Court of Federal Claims
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat conclusion can be drawn from the fact that cases are sometimes dropped when a jury cannot reach a verdict?The court concludes that there is not enough evidence to find the defendant guiltyDouble jeopardy is prohibited by the 5th AmendmentThe jury system should be abolishedThe judge has very little authority in most court rooms
- 14. Multiple ChoiceJudging by the length of a typical State constitution, these documents areeasier to amend than the national Constitutionbased strictly on fundamental lawlargely unchanged from colonial daysquiet flexible
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following services are provided by both State AND local government?urbanization and educationeducation and defenseeducation and public safteypublic safety and industrial regulation
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAs a type of local government, special districts are created toserve rural areas onlycoordinate county services onlymeet specified public needsmeet general public needs
- 17. Multiple ChoiceState constitutions may limit taxes forinterstate commercefederal property taxesreligious and other nonprofit groupsprivate purpose only
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe main purpose of a city's charter is toestablish the city as a legal bodyset out the city's basic lawsprovide a forum for public debateprovided for the election of city officers
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true about all counties in the United States?their size is based on the size of the Statetheir size is based on the population of the Statethey can only be created by the Statethey serve only a judicial function
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe major function of _____ is to determine whether the evidence against a person charged with a crime is sufficient to justify a trial.the magistrateprosecuting attorneypetit jurygrand jury
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