True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The presiding officer of the South Carolina Senate can only vote on an issue if
there is a tie vote.
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2.
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The House of Representatives does not allow filibusters.
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3.
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Both houses of the legislature do most of their work in committees.
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4.
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The Attorney General and the Secretary of State are appointed by the governor to
a four-year term.
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5.
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One of the ways the governor’s powers have increased is in crisis
management.
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6.
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A legislator is expected to work all year representing the people in his/her
district.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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7.
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How many members serve in South Carolina’s House of
Representatives?
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8.
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For what South Carolina office must the following qualifications be met: be at
least 21 years old?
a. | Governor | b. | member of House of
Representatives | c. | member of Senate | d. | Supreme Court
justice |
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9.
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Who regularly presides over the South Carolina Senate?
a. | Governor | b. | Lieutenant Governor | c. | Senate Pro
Tempore | d. | Speaker of the House |
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10.
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Which action does not occur in a committee?
a. | killing a bill | b. | revising a bill | c. | signing a bill into
law | d. | holding public hearings |
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According to the chart, what is the correct sequence of events for a bill to
become a law?
1. A bill is assigned to a
committee.
2. Copies of the bill are introduced in either
House.
3. The Governor may sign or veto the
bill.
4. A bill is sent to the full chamber of the legislature.
a. | 1-2-4-3 | b. | 4-2-1-3 | c. | 2-1-4-3 | d. | 4-1-2-3 |
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12.
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How many times must a bill be read?
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13.
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The Legislative Audit Council investigates and audits
a. | state agencies and departments | c. | the House of
Representatives | b. | the Governor | d. | the Senate |
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14.
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The General Assembly almost always elects judges from
a. | retired governors groups. | c. | the Senate. | b. | the House of
Representatives. | d. | the
Judicial Merit Screening Commission. |
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15.
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Which statement is false about the Supreme Court of South
Carolina?
a. | It is the highest appeals court in South Carolina. | c. | Justices are elected by the General
Assembly. | b. | Justices are elected for ten-year terms. | d. | There is one chief justice and there are six
associate justices. |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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16.
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The process by which one branch of government can prevent the actions of another
branch is called _________________________.
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17.
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The two houses of South Carolina’s legislative branch are the
____________________ and the ______________________________.
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18.
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If one house makes changes to a bill, it must be sent to a(n)
_________________________ made up of members of both houses.
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19.
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Nearly half of the state budget is spent on ___________.
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20.
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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are called the ______
___ ________.
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