Q1. Which branch of government is responsible for making state laws?Judicial branchExecutive branchState legislatureFederal government
Q2. How often are state legislature elections typically held?Every four yearsVaries by stateEvery six yearsEvery two years
Q3. What is the main function of the state legislature?Interpreting lawsVetoing lawsPassing lawsEnforcing laws
Q5. What are the two chambers in a state legislature called?Senate and House of RepresentativesUpper and lower chambersJudicial and executive chambersCongress and Senate
Q6. What is the term limit for most state legislators?Varies by stateNo term limitTwo termsFour terms
Q7. What is the minimum age requirement to run for a state legislature seat?30 years old21 years old25 years old18 years old
Q8. What is the purpose of gerrymandering in relation to state legislature elections?Manipulating district boundaries for political advantageIncreasing voter turnoutEnsuring fair representationPromoting minority rights
Q9. Who typically draws the district boundaries for state legislature elections?Federal governmentVotersState legislatureGovernor
Q10. What is the role of party caucuses in state legislatures?Election fundingAppointing judgesDrafting legislationDetermining party positions
Q11. Which level of government has jurisdiction over state legislature elections?Federal governmentTribal governmentState governmentLocal government
Q12. What criteria must a person meet to be eligible to vote in state legislature elections?Educational levelAge requirementIncome thresholdPolitical affiliation
Q13. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of state legislators?Budget approvalConstituent representationImplementing federal lawsProposing and voting on legislation
Q14. What is the purpose of a legislative committee in a state legislature?Supervising the executive branchApproving nominationsReviewing and amending legislationOverseeing federal elections
Q15. Which of the following is true about special elections for state legislature seats?Only open to incumbentsLimited to party membersHeld every two yearsCalled to fill vacant seats