Wisconsin state government test
Where was the first constitutional convention? - ANS - Madison in 1846
When was the Constitution adapted? - ANS - 1848
What is the title of the first article of the state constitution?
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Wisconsin state government test
Where was the first constitutional convention? - ANS - Madison in 1846
When was the Constitution adapted? - ANS - 1848
What is the title of the first article of the state constitution? - ANS - Declaration of rights
The belief that the state government, the university, and business leaders should work together to
solve problems and "advance the public interest" is called - ANS -
The _____ & _____are the top two officials of the state Executive Branch - ANS - Governor and
Lieutenant Governor
The most powerful legislator in the state government is the - ANS -
Which two taxes produce the most revenue for the state - ANS -
Which ethnic group quickly became the largest foreign-born group in Wisconsin - ANS -
What are the four levels of courts in Wisconsin - ANS -
What are the names of the two legislative houses in the state of Wisconsin - ANS - state
assembly and state senate
How many state senate districts do we have in Wisconsin, how many assembly districts - ANS -
33 state senate districts, 99 assembly districts
What State Senate District does Roger Roth represent constituents from our area in? - ANS -
What Assembly District does State Assembly leader Amanda Stueck represent constituents from
our area in? - ANS -
Based on the state and federal Constitutions, What powers do the state government have - ANS -
Based on the state and federal Constitutions, what powers do the federal government have - ANS
-
Based on the state and federal Constitutions, what powers do both governments have - ANS -
What are the two ways we can change the state of Wisconsin's constitution - ANS - Amendments
and a constitutional convention
Who is the current Governor of Wisconsin? - ANS - Scott Walker
What is the governor's greatest power as the leader of our state? - ANS - Managing the budget
How many justices does Wisconsin have on its State Supreme Court? - ANS - 7 Justices
How many state court of appeals are there in WI and where are they located - ANS - 4, Madison
Milwaukee, Waukesha, wausau
How many counties does the state of Wisconsin have today - ANS - 72
What were the names of Wisconsin's first two counties - ANS - Brown and Crawford
In order from largest to smallest municipal unit what is the order for the following municipal
levels of government?
Cities, Counties, Towns, School Districts, Village - ANS - Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages,
School districts
From what country does the U.S. adopt the concept of "Towns" - ANS - New England
What is the title for the individual who "leads" a city? - ANS - Mayor
What is the name of the city of Appleton's "leader"? - ANS - Tim Hanna
What two counties is the vast majority of Appleton, WI located in? - ANS - Outagamie and
Calumet
What is the form of tax that local municipalities place on residents of their communities? - ANS
- Property tax
What are a few of the responsibilities that local school boards have for their districts? - ANS -
Approve budget, approve curriculum, determine school calendar
What group of "Europeans" was the first to make contact with native tribes of Wisconsin? - ANS
- French
What is the largest "town" in the state of Wisconsin? - ANS - Grand Chute
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