Test 8

Question 1

True or False: Are state constitutions are much less flexible and much more detailed then he U.S. Constitution?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Twenty-seven states call their governing body the “legislature,” and the second most popular title for this body among the states is the ________________.

Answer 2

General assembly

Question 3

______________ is the only state that has a one-house (unicameral) legislature.

Answer 3

Nebraska

Question 4

Fill in the blanks
“Almost without exception,state constitution are in urgent need of reform. The typical document is cluttered with Unnecessary ____1.____, burdensome restrictions, ____2.____ sections. It also carries _____3._____repetitious and contradictory material.”

Answer 4

1. Details
2. Obsolete
3. Repetitious

Question 5

Whats the impact that the sates constitution had on writing of the national constitution (1789)?

Answer 5

After the war, the states came together to make a federal Government under the articles of confederation.

Question 6

In over half the states, senators must be at least ____ years old.

Answer 6

25

Question 7

True or false:
In every state, legislators are chosen by popular vote (of it’s citizens).

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Most state legislators are elected in November of _______-numbered years.

Answer 8

even

Question 9

The average annual salary of a state legislature is $___________.

Answer 9

$22,000

Question 10

In most states, members of the upper house (senate) serve ___ years

Answer 10

4

Question 11

True or false:
in every state, only a member of the legislative can introduce a bill.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What district is Kingsway located in?

Answer 12

District 18

Question 13

Who is the District state senator for King’s ways district?

Answer 13

Senator Ann RIvers

Question 14

What party is Ann RIvers apart of?

Answer 14

Republican

Question 15

True or false:
Elections for governor are called “gubernatorial” elections.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True or False:
In most states, the Lieutenant governor is next in the line of succession to become governor.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the average annual salary of a state governor?

Answer 17

(test answer) $130,000
(actual answer)$145,000

Question 18

True or False:
every state’s constitution makes the governor the commander in chief of the state’s armed forces. (militia/guard)

Answer 18

true

Question 19

______________ laws are enacted by the legislative body.

Answer 19

Statutory

Question 20

________ laws are those made by the executive branch (and it’s officers).

Answer 20

administrative

Question 21

A judge presides over a ________ trial without a jury (used in almost every exclusively in civil and misdemeanor cases)

Answer 21

bench

Question 22

The justice of the peace most frequently serves in _____________ courts.

Answer 22

local

Question 23

________ courts hear cases that are city-wide.

Answer 23

Municipal

Question 24

Most judges in most states are selected by ______________________.

Answer 24

Popular election

Question 25

A _________ court system is organized on a functional basis, where certain types of cases are heard i specific courts throughout the state.

Answer 25

Geographic

Question 26

the leaders of countries are usually selected by popular election and served for ________ years.

Answer 26

four

Question 27

what County is King's way in?

Answer 27

Clark county

Question 28

There are currently a total of ________ federally-recognized tribal governments in America, with authority over the lives of about 2 million people.

Answer 28

566

Question 29

__________ are created primarily by their citizens to obtain public services. rather then as a direct agents of the state.

Answer 29

cities

Question 30

the Constitution of city is called its _________.

Answer 30

Charter

Question 31

The _________ form of city government is the oldest and most widely used.

Answer 31

Mayor/council

Question 32

The practice of dividing a city into several districts and regulating the uses to which property in each of them may be put is called ____________.

Answer 32

Zoning

Question 33

What is a cause of "suburban boom"?

Answer 33

Cause: cheaper land, lower taxes

Question 34

________ is the most expensive item in every state's budget.

Answer 34

Education

Question 35

Primary and secondary public education is largely the responsibility of ________________ governments.

Answer 35

Local

Question 36

On average, most state and local revenue comes from ________.

Answer 36

the federal government

Question 37

True or False: Every state Levies a selective sales tax on gasoline.

Answer 37

true

Question 38

Property tax are almost always levied at the ____ level.

Answer 38

local

Question 39

________ states operate lotteries.

Answer 39

45

Question 40

What country's approve of the U.S. government?

Answer 40

Philippines (92%) Ghana (89%) Japan (85%) Kenya (84%) South Korea (84%) United states (83%) Italy (83%) Israel (81%) Ethiopia (81%) Senegal (80%)

Question 41

What country's disapprove the U.S. government?

Answer 41

North Korea (100%) Jordan (83%) Russia (81%) Palestinian (62%) Pakistan (62%) Iran (61%)

Question 42

What are the 7 most prominent American “stereotypes.”

Answer 42

Aggressive Superficial Arrogant Rude Unsophisticated Disrespect for authority Extravagant

Question 43

What are two capital cities of China?

Answer 43

Beijing - Political Shanghai - Economic

Question 44

What is china's key political party?

Answer 44

Chinese Communist Party

Question 45

What are the number of provinces in china?

Answer 45

23

Question 46

President of China

Answer 46

Xi jinping (2013- present)

Question 47

Xi jinping term and length as president.

Answer 47

Term: 5 years (no limit)

Question 48

China's Legislative Branch

Answer 48

National People’s Congress (2924 members)

Question 49

China's Supreme Court

Answer 49

Judicial (14 members)

Question 50

Population and land-mass of China & America & Russia.

Answer 50

China - 1.4b, Russia - 143m, America - 331m

Question 51

China's Geographic location of primary population density

Answer 51

East Coast (Gold Coast)

Question 52

China's Primary ethnic group, language and religion

Answer 52

Primary ethnicity: Han (92%) Primary religion: Atheism (50%) Primary language: Mandarin

Question 53

China's Social credit system

Answer 53

A score given to Chinese citizens based on their behavior and how they benefit society.

Question 54

China's Debt-trap diplomacy

Answer 54

Gives low interest loans to developing countries. If country can’t pay off the loan, China has power over them.

Question 55

Russia Capital city

Answer 55

Moscow

Question 56

Russia's Key political party

Answer 56

Authoritarianism

Question 57

Russia's Executive branch

Answer 57

president: Vladimir Putin

Question 58

Vladimir Putin's term

Answer 58

no term end

Question 59

Russia's primary religion

Answer 59

Christian Orthodox (72%) Muslim (19%)

Question 60

Russia Oligarchs

Answer 60

Rich people

Question 61

Russia's Population and land-mass comparison with America & China

Answer 61

Bigger

Question 62

Using the class PP slide, outline & explain 7 reasons why foreign countries dislike (or disapprove of) America.

Answer 62

Support of enemies Economic sanctions Political meddling Military presence Steal natural resources Propaganda against them Government scapegoat

Question 63

Using the class PP slide, outline & explain the 3 things that America does for foreign countries who like (or approve of) us, as well as the 3 things that we do for these countries.

Answer 63

We give: Military protection $ aid Edu/Tech/democracy Give us: Regional balance of power Coastal/waterway access $$$ - natural resources and trade