Quiz & Worksheet - Functions & Challenges of State Government

Instructions:

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Why is it important for state governments to work well with the federal government?

To ensure the success of large public works projects that benefit all states.

To receive more federal funds.

To ensure the success of small projects that only benefit one state.

All of the answers are correct.

Worksheet

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1. Which of the following is a characteristic of state constitutions?

They are shorter than the U.S. Constitution.
They are regularly replaced and amended.
They can only be changed through rarely-used constitutional amendments .
They are short and simple documents.

2. The _____ branch of state government includes the entire state court system.

executive
judicial
legislative
bicameral

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Examining something we all depend upon, this quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your knowledge of state government. Topics you'll need to know to pass the quiz include understanding the highest ranking public official in any state as well as knowing the characteristics of state constitutions

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this printable worksheet and quiz to review:

States' highest ranking public official
Characteristics of state constitutions
Branch which includes elected representatives
Government branch which includes the governor

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz will let you practice the following skills:

Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the characteristics of state constitutions
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases and terms that describe various branches of state government
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related state government lesson

Additional Learning

To learn more about what we often take for granted, review the corresponding lesson What is State Government? - Powers, Responsibilities & Challenges. This lesson will help you:

Understand the importance of having state governments
Identify the main structures of state governments and their characteristics
Describe the bicameral nature of the legislative branch
Appreciate the role of local constitutions to state government
Know who comprises state officials within the government

What Is State Government? - Powers, Responsibilities & Challenges