Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, patroness of KC, pray for ____________________!
Topics in State & Local Issues: NEWS QUIZ!
1. _____ What is the name of the practice that divides power between the US government
and individual states?
A. Nationalism
B. Eminent Domain
C. Republicanism
D. Federalism
2. _____ What is the name of the principle that state powers are rarely limited, often overlap
with federal powers, and that the power of local gov’t is dictated by the state?
A. Dillon’s Law
B. Newton’s Law
C. Incrementalism
D. Federalism
3. _____ Today the term “states rights” is often seen as a code-word for what topic?
A. immigration reform
B. anti-war protests
C. racial issues
D. tax reform
4. _____ What type of city gov’t has a mayor as an executive and council as a legislature?
A. Commission system
B. Strong Mayor-Council system
C. Weak Mayor-Council system
D. Council-Manager system
5. _____ Unless an issue is specifically a matter for the federal government, according to the
U.S. Constitution, who is responsible for that issue?
A. the federal government
B. the counties
C. the people
D. the states
6. _____ What branch of government is not typically found in state governments?
A. Legislative
B. Military
C. Executive
D. Judicial
7. _____ What type of city gov’t is run by a council where each councilman has a specialty?
A. Commission system
B. Strong Mayor-Council system
C. Weak Mayor-Council system
D. Council-Manager system
Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, patroness of KC, pray for ____________________!
Topics in State & Local Issues: NEWS QUIZ!
1. _____ What is the name of the practice that divides power between the US government
and individual states?
A. Nationalism
B. Eminent Domain
C. Republicanism
D. Federalism
2. _____ What is the name of the principle that state powers are rarely limited, often overlap
with federal powers, and that the power of local gov’t is dictated by the state?
A. Dillon’s Law
B. Newton’s Law
C. Incrementalism
D. Federalism
3. _____ Today the term “states rights” is often seen as a code-word for what topic?
A. immigration reform
B. anti-war protests
C. racial issues
D. tax reform
4. _____ What type of city gov’t has a mayor as an executive and council as a legislature?
A. Commission system
B. Strong Mayor-Council system
C. Weak Mayor-Council system
D. Council-Manager system
5. _____ Unless an issue is specifically a matter for the federal government, according to the
U.S. Constitution, who is responsible for that issue?
A. the federal government
B. the counties
C. the people
D. the states
6. _____ What branch of government is not typically found in state governments?
A. Legislative
B. Military
C. Executive
D. Judicial
7. _____ What type of city gov’t is run by a council where each councilman has a specialty?
A. Commission system
B. Strong Mayor-Council system
C. Weak Mayor-Council system
D. Council-Manager system
8. _____ Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between
counties and cities in rural areas?
A. The cities are more important than the counties
B. The counties are more important than the cities
C. The cities and counties are co-equal
D. There is no relationship between cities and counties
9. _____ Which of the following areas is NOT typically a matter of state jurisdiction?
A. Death penalty
B. Education
C. National Defense
D. Public welfare
10. The planners of the November 2015 attack on France were citizens of what European
country? (1 point)
11. As a result of the November 2015 attack on France, Americans are considering limiting
refugees from what Eastern Mediterranean country? (1 point)
12. Of all the news articles discussed in class since the last quiz, which one was your
favorite topic, and why was it your favorite? (2 points)
13. Of all the news articles discussed in class since the last quiz, which one was your
SECOND favorite topic, and why was it your favorite? (2 points)
EXTRA CREDIT (up to 1 point) A charism is the distinct spirit that animates a religious
community and gives it a particular character. What is the charism of St. James Academy?
There are 4 parts; you must list all four to get credit.
8. _____ Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between
counties and cities in rural areas?
A. The cities are more important than the counties
B. The counties are more important than the cities
C. The cities and counties are co-equal
D. There is no relationship between cities and counties
9. _____ Which of the following areas is NOT typically a matter of state jurisdiction?
A. Death penalty
B. Education
C. National Defense
D. Public welfare
10. The planners of the November 2015 attack on France were citizens of what European
country? (1 point)
11. As a result of the November 2015 attack on France, Americans are considering limiting
refugees from what Eastern Mediterranean country? (1 point)
12. Of all the news articles discussed in class since the last quiz, which one was your
favorite topic, and why was it your favorite? (2 points)
13. Of all the news articles discussed in class since the last quiz, which one was your
SECOND favorite topic, and why was it your favorite? (2 points)
EXTRA CREDIT (up to 1 point) A charism is the distinct spirit that animates a religious
community and gives it a particular character. What is the charism of St. James Academy?
There are 4 parts; you must list all four to get credit.