11-13-09 Social Studies Quiz
Choose the best answer.
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of state government? (24)
- A.
Build roads and bridges
- B.
Education
- C.
Clean your house
- D.
Assist hospitals
Correct Answer
C. Clean your house -
- 2.
How do elected officials get their job? (26)
- A.
They apply for it like any other job
- B.
They were born with the job
- C.
People vote for them
- D.
They flip a coin
Correct Answer
C. People vote for them -
- 3.
How is the winner of an election determined? (26)
- A.
The candidate with the most votes wins
- B.
The police decide
- C.
Whomever you vote for always wins
- D.
Flip a coin
Correct Answer
A. The candidate with the most votes wins -
- 4.
In Louisiana, which state official is in charge of the state's money? (25)
- A.
Attorney General
- B.
Governor
- C.
Treasurer
- D.
Secretary of State
Correct Answer
C. Treasurer -
- 5.
In Louisiana, which state official is in charge of enforcing the law? (25)
- A.
Treasurer
- B.
Governor
- C.
Secretary of State
- D.
Senator
Correct Answer
B. Governor -
- 6.
In Louisiana, which state official is in charge of giving advice to the Governor? (25)
- A.
Treasurer
- B.
Attorney General
- C.
Secretary of State
- D.
Lieutenant Governor
Correct Answer
D. Lieutenant Governor -
- 7.
In Louisiana, which state official is in charge of elections? (25)
- A.
Attorney General
- B.
Governor
- C.
Treasurer
- D.
Secretary of State
Correct Answer
D. Secretary of State -
- 8.
In Louisiana, which state official is the head lawyer? (25)
- A.
Treasurer
- B.
Attorney General
- C.
Secretary of State
- D.
Lieutenant Governor
Correct Answer
B. Attorney General -
- 9.
Which of these best completes the diagram?
- A.
Student learns
- B.
Candidate runs for office
- C.
Citizen writes a letter
- D.
Candidate quits
Correct Answer
B. Candidate runs for office -
- 10.
Which of these best completes the idea web? (44)
- A.
Tying your shoe
- B.
Protection from other countries
- C.
Education
- D.
Printing money
Correct Answer
C. Education -
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