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Home rule means that local governments in Michigan can

A
run their own court system.
B
write their own charters.
C
write their own laws.
D
overrule state law.
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In Michigan, what are the terms of office for senators and representatives?

A
senators: six years; representatives: four years
B
senators: six years; representatives: two years
C
senators: four years; representatives: two years
D
senators: four years; representatives: four years
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The responsibility for preparing the state’s annual budget falls to

A
the secretary of state.
B
the state legislature.
C
the state’s governor.
D
the state treasurer.
5

Local governments in Michigan may collect local taxes, services charges, and fees with the approval of

A
the city council.
B
the tax collector.
C
the state government.
D
the county government.
6

Who has to approve the governor’s appointment of judges?

A
the Senate
B
the House
C
the voters
D
the justices
7

In Michigan, the local government is responsible for maintaining infrastructure, which includes

A
keeping parks clean.
B
enforcing the laws.
C
repairing the roads.
D
providing fire safety.
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Who would receive a petition for the recall of a city council member?

A
the governor
B
the office of the court
C
the election office
D
the county clerk
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In deciding a case, the Michigan Supreme Court’s main responsibility is to make sure

A
the defendant is represented fairly.
B
the case is a state, not federal, case.
C
the laws follow the state constitution.
D
the attorneys involved are credentialed.
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A local government charter can be compared to

A
a ballot.
B
a legislature.
C
a proposed law.
D
a constitution.
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How long is a state Supreme Court justice’s term of office in Michigan?

A
four years
B
six years
C
eight years
D
life long
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What local government organizations in Michigan may write their own charters?

A
township, municipality, county
B
municipality, township, borough
C
subdivision, county, municipality
D
county, metropolis, township

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