NJ NJ Government & Law 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many members serve in the New Jersey State Senate?
- 40 (Correct answer)
- 80
- 120
- 60
Correct answer: 40
The New Jersey State Senate has 40 members, one from each of the 40 legislative districts.
Question 2: What is the term length for a New Jersey Governor?
- 2 years
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 6 years
- 8 years
Correct answer: 4 years
The New Jersey Governor serves a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Question 3: Which document governs civil service employment in New Jersey?
- The New Jersey Civil Service Act
- The Merit System Act (Correct answer)
- The State Employment Code
- The Public Employee Statute
Correct answer: The Merit System Act
The New Jersey Merit System Act (Title 11A) governs civil service employment, examinations, and employee rights.
Question 4: Which agency administers the New Jersey Civil Service examination system?
- Department of Labor
- Civil Service Commission (Correct answer)
- Office of the Governor
- Department of Treasury
Correct answer: Civil Service Commission
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission is responsible for administering exams, certifying eligible lists, and overseeing merit employment.
Question 5: How many members are in the New Jersey General Assembly?
- 40
- 60
- 80 (Correct answer)
- 100
Correct answer: 80
The New Jersey General Assembly has 80 members, with two Assembly members elected from each of the 40 legislative districts.
Question 6: Under NJ civil service law, what is the purpose of an 'eligible list'?
- A list of terminated employees
- A ranked list of candidates who passed a civil service exam (Correct answer)
- A list of open job positions
- A list of employees eligible for retirement
Correct answer: A ranked list of candidates who passed a civil service exam
An eligible list ranks candidates who passed a civil service examination and from which appointments are made in rank order.
NJ NJ Government & Law 1
How many members serve in the New Jersey State Senate?