True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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According to the chart, if a committee approves a bill, it is sent to the full
house of representatives.
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All bills to be considered by the Oklahoma legislature must first go through the
governor.
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Oklahoma still operates under its original constitution.
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Oklahoma could have a governor of one party and a lieutenant governor of a
different party.
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In Oklahoma, bills cannot be carried over between regular sessions of the
Legislature.
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District court judges preside over both criminal and civil matters.
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In Oklahoma, a community with more than 2,000 residents may choose whatever form
of government, or a combination of forms, it desires.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which branch of the government can declare a law unconstitutional?
A) | congress | B) | executive | C) | judicial | D) | legislative |
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How many members serve in the Oklahoma house of representatives?
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How many members serve in the Oklahoma state senate?
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How long is the term of Oklahoma’s state senators?
A) | 2 years | B) | 4 years | C) | 6
years | D) | 8 years |
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Who presides over the Oklahoma state senate?
A) | governor | B) | lieutenant governor | C) | senate pro
tempore | D) | speaker of the house |
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What action is needed to pass a bill over the governor’s veto?
A) | a 3/4 vote of both houses | B) | a plurality vote of the
people | C) | a majority vote of the people | D) | a 2/3 vote of both
houses |
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Which factor is NOT a requirement of justices to serve on Oklahoma’s state
supreme court?
A) | be at least 30 years of age | B) | be approved by the Oklahoma state
senate | C) | be a licensed, practicing attorney or judge for five years before being
appointed | D) | be a qualified voter in his or her home district for at least one year prior to being
appointed |
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Traditionally, which duty is NOT performed by county governments?
A) | assessing the value of property | B) | keeping records and vital
statistics | C) | maintaining state roads and highways | D) | managing all local, state, and federal
elections |
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Matching
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Match each official with the branch of government it serves. A) | executive branch | C) | legislative branch | B) | judicial branch |
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attorney general
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county clerk
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treasurer
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secretary of state
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speaker of the house
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