2.7 State Government Answers

Which branch of state government is responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws?

Most state legislatures are [___], with an upper house called the [___] and a lower house often called the House of Representatives.

⇒ Senate

⇒ Supreme Court

States regulate industries within their borders and manage unemployment programs. State governments maintain ⇒ law and order through state police and manage correctional facilities. States oversee professional licensing for occupations such as doctors and ⇒ teachers.

⇒ law

⇒ teachers

Which of the following are the primary responsibilities of the state judicial branch? Select two options.Interpreting state lawsResolving disputes related to state lawsMaking state lawsEnforcing state lawsProposing state budgets

Based on the structure of the state legislature, which chamber is most likely to have the largest number of representatives involved in the initial review and debate of a proposed bill?

Which of the following are the primary responsibilities of the state judicial branch? Select two options.Interpreting state lawsResolving disputes related to state lawsMaking state lawsEnforcing state lawsProposing state budgets