1. On a tour of several states, you discover a county governed under a state law that permits home rule. The county chooses its own form of government. You're probably in the state of
A. California.
B. Texas.
C. Iowa.
D. Oregon.
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
Reference: Section 3.4

8. The system of checks and balances failed under Andrew Jackson when he
A. passed the Wagner Act.
B. failed to repeal the Patriot Act.
C. acted against a ruling of the Supreme Court.
D. declared war without a declaration of war from Congress.
Student Answer: D
Answer: Incorrect
Reference: Section 3.3

9. The _______ form of city government merges executive and legislative functions in a single group of officials.
A. mayor-council
B. city manager
C. township
D. commission
Student Answer: A
Answer: Incorrect
Reference: Section 3.4

17. In a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to
A. judge on a civil indictment.
B. decide if the evidence warrants prosecution.
C. decide if the offender should be tried by a jury.
D. judge the merits of the case against the state constitution.
Student Answer: C
Answer: Incorrect
Reference: Section 3.4

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