Multiple Choice Questions of State and Local Government - Exam 1 | POL 1010, Exams of Local Government Studies

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State & Local Government 26 103 (section 1) Fo LS Exam #1 Spring, 2011 i. The length of American state constitutions tend to reflect: a. the enumeration of powers reserved for the courts b. the political importance of interest groups c. the greater complexity of state election laws d, none of the above 2. In which of the following election year or years does Candidate A win based only on receiving a plurality of votes? [ 2012 2014 2016 Candidate A 60% 40% 51% Candidate B 20% 35% 49% Candidate C 20% 25% 0% A, 2012 & 2016 B. 2012 Cc. 2014 D. 2016 3. SGV identifies three types of political culture. Which type is generally associated with southern states? A. Moralistic B. Individualistic C, Chauvinistic ” D; Traditionalistic 4. According to SMV, why do state constitutions vary widely? a. historical circumstance b. political culture c. changing notions of good govemment d. all of the above 5. “de-Brucing” in Colorado refers to: a. exempting local governments from spending restrictions mandated by the TABOR amendment b. efforts to recall all elected officials in Colorado named Bruce ¢. limiting new tax increases to the funding of family planning programs d. changing all county charters to allow deficit spending in a time of crisis 6. According to SGV, the U.S. constitution and all state constitutions share which of the following functions: a, set forth roles and responsibilities of governments 1