BECE Governance and Civic Responsibility 4

Question 1

Which level of government is typically responsible for running public schools in the United States?

Accepted Answer

State and local governments

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Federal government

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The U.S. Supreme Court

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International organizations

Question 2

What is the purpose of a city council in local government?

Accepted Answer

To make local laws and policies for the community

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To declare war on other nations

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To print money for the city

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To appoint federal judges

Question 3

What is the term for the process by which citizens can propose new laws by gathering signatures?

Accepted Answer

Initiative

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Filibuster

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Referendum

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Impeachment

Question 4

Which of the following is a responsibility of the federal government that states do NOT have?

Accepted Answer

Regulating interstate commerce

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Issuing driver's licenses

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Conducting national elections

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Maintaining state highways

Question 5

What does 'public policy' refer to in the context of governance?

Accepted Answer

Rules and actions taken by government to address community needs

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Private business strategies

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Laws that only apply to government employees

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Policies created by foreign governments

Question 6

What is the role of a mayor in a city government?

Accepted Answer

To act as the chief executive officer of the city

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To serve as a judge in city courts

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To create federal laws for the city

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To command the city's military forces

Question 7

A community petition demanding better street lighting is an example of which form of civic action?

Accepted Answer

Grassroots advocacy

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Lobbying Congress

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Filing a federal lawsuit

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Running for national office