True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The governor is the head of the executive branch of state government.
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There are nine judges on the Alabama State Supreme Court.
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A criminal case occurs when there are disputes between people.
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The executive branch of government makes the laws.
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Your rights as a citizen come with responsibilities.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following services is paired with the correct provider?
a. | city fire protection-private | b. | county health worker-public | c. | local fast food
service-public | d. | police service-private |
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7.
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At which level of government would a sheriff serve?
a. | federal | b. | state | c. | county | d. | city |
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Citizens pay state and local taxes to
a. | keep their U.S. citizenship. | b. | help charitable
organizations. | c. | pay for private services. | d. | pay for public
services. |
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The four levels of government in the United States are
a. | legislative, executive, judicial, and presidential. | b. | federal, state,
county, and city. | c. | town, country, county, and
city. | d. | federal, legislative, executive, and judicial. |
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The federal government of the United States is located in
a. | the state of Washington. | b. | the individual hometowns of its
citizens. | c. | a state central to all other states. | d. | Washington,
D.C. |
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Alabama’s three types of symbols are
a. | visual, edible, and audible. | b. | physical, mental, and
emotional. | c. | spoken, visual, and living. | d. | fun, serious, and
moderate. |
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In the Pledge of Allegiance, “indivisible” means the country
a. | will not be divided against itself. | b. | will divide into four
sections. | c. | cannot be seen by others. | d. | cannot be
destroyed. |
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“Municipal” refers to
a. | presidential government. | b. | federal government. | c. | city
government. | d. | county government. |
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The mayor is the head of which level of government?
a. | federal | b. | municipal | c. | county | d. | urban |
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The highest court in Alabama is the
a. | state supreme court. | b. | local city court. | c. | state presidential
court. | d. | circuit court. |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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The governor may ___________ (say no to) a bill presented by the
legislature.
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Another name for the money needed to run the state and local governments is
_____________.
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18.
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A ____________ court is one in which a person sues another to collect money that
is owed.
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19.
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Elected U.S. senators and representatives work in the U.S.
_________________.
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20.
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Of the two legislative branches, the one that has more members is the
________________________________.
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