Oklahoma's State and Local Government

Question 1

How long is the term of office for an Oklahoma supreme court justice?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

six years

Question 2

How do justices on the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals initially gain their positions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are appointed by the governor.

Question 3

Aimee sued the company who poorly repaired her roof after a hailstorm, but she lost her case. Which court has the final say on her appeal and is the last resort for her case within the Oklahoma state court system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Question 4

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and enforcing Oklahoma’s laws?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the judicial branch

Question 5

All of the following are examples of elected county officials except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the lieutenant governor

Question 6

Which of the following people serves a two-year term?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a state representative

Question 7

All of the following are examples of county officials except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a mayor

Question 8

Which of the following courts has nine justices who are appointed by the governor to serve six-year terms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Oklahoma state supreme court

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship and hierarchy between the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The two courts are equal in Oklahoma but hear different types of cases.

Question 10

Which of the following leadership roles is a municipal office, rather than a county or state office?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mayor

Oklahoma's State and Local Government Answers

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