Question

state laws also explain how local governments are set up and operated. local governments can be divided among county, city, township, village, parish, or borough. boroughs are local governments in alaska. parishes are local governments in louisiana. state law even decides how large school districts will be, although each district has its own officials.
section 2 review on a separate sheet of paper, write the letter of the correct ending for each sentence.

1. the united states constitution and the state constitutions were written

(a) using the same basic principles as guidelines.
(b) with different ideals or principles.

1. separation of powers means that

(a) all power is given to one branch of government.
(b) power is divided among three branches of government.

1. the power to set guidelines for education, driving an automobile, and marriages is

(a) shared with the federal government.
(b) controlled by each state.

1. all state constitutions contain election rules which tell how

(a) education is to be managed.
(b) elections should be run, and lists the qualifications of candidates.

1. all state governments have

(a) three branches — legislative, executive, and judicial.
(b) only two branches to carry out the duties.
what do you think
why might the speed limit be different in different states?

Explanation:

Question 1

The US Constitution and state constitutions share basic principles like separation of powers, federalism, etc. Option (b) is wrong as they don't have different ideals.

Separation of powers divides power into legislative, executive, judicial branches. Option (a) is wrong (that's consolidation, not separation).

State governments control education, driving, marriage guidelines (federal has limited role here). Option (a) is wrong as these are state - controlled, not shared.

Answer:

a. using the same basic principles as guidelines.

Question 2