The correct answer is: city manager.
City managers are typically appointed by the city council, while the other officials listed (county commissioner, sheriff, and magistrate) are usually elected positions.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following municipal officials is appointed rather than elected?
(1 point)
Responses
county commissioner
county commissioner
city manager
city manager
sheriff
sheriff
magistrate
11 answers
Over which group does a given tribal government exercise power?
(1 point)
Responses
members of its individual tribe
members of its individual tribe
members of all Native American tribes
members of all Native American tribes
all residents of states with reservations
all residents of states with reservations
all people who live on lands that were once Native American lands
all people who live on lands that were once Native American lands
(1 point)
Responses
members of its individual tribe
members of its individual tribe
members of all Native American tribes
members of all Native American tribes
all residents of states with reservations
all residents of states with reservations
all people who live on lands that were once Native American lands
all people who live on lands that were once Native American lands
The correct answer is: members of its individual tribe.
A tribal government exercises authority primarily over its own members, not over members of other tribes or broader groups of people.
How has tribal government generally changed over the past few decades?
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Responses
It has become independent of the federal government.
It has become independent of the federal government.
It has become a part of state government.
It has become a part of state government.
It has begun to exist for the first time.
It has begun to exist for the first time.
It has been allowed more power to self-govern.
(1 point)
Responses
It has become independent of the federal government.
It has become independent of the federal government.
It has become a part of state government.
It has become a part of state government.
It has begun to exist for the first time.
It has begun to exist for the first time.
It has been allowed more power to self-govern.
The correct answer is: It has been allowed more power to self-govern.
Over the past few decades, tribal governments have gained greater recognition and autonomy, allowing them increased power to govern themselves and make decisions regarding their internal affairs.
How are tribal governments most like the U.S. government?
(1 point)
Responses
Each has no responsibility to the states.
Each has no responsibility to the states.
Each has officials who manage religious ceremonies.
Each has officials who manage religious ceremonies.
Each oversees a sovereign nation.
Each oversees a sovereign nation.
Each has the power to raise a military.
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Responses
Each has no responsibility to the states.
Each has no responsibility to the states.
Each has officials who manage religious ceremonies.
Each has officials who manage religious ceremonies.
Each oversees a sovereign nation.
Each oversees a sovereign nation.
Each has the power to raise a military.
The correct answer is: Each oversees a sovereign nation.
Both tribal governments and the U.S. government have the status of sovereignty, meaning they each have authority over their own jurisdictions and governance structures.
Which of the following people would be able to register to vote in New Mexico?
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Responses
Salil is a recent immigrant to Albuquerque from India.
Salil is a recent immigrant to Albuquerque from India.
Porter is a 16-year-old high school student in Roswell.
Porter is a 16-year-old high school student in Roswell.
Marisol is a U.S. citizen who moved to New Mexico two months ago.
Marisol is a U.S. citizen who moved to New Mexico two months ago.
Jon is currently serving a prison sentence for a felony offense.
(1 point)
Responses
Salil is a recent immigrant to Albuquerque from India.
Salil is a recent immigrant to Albuquerque from India.
Porter is a 16-year-old high school student in Roswell.
Porter is a 16-year-old high school student in Roswell.
Marisol is a U.S. citizen who moved to New Mexico two months ago.
Marisol is a U.S. citizen who moved to New Mexico two months ago.
Jon is currently serving a prison sentence for a felony offense.
The correct answer is: Marisol is a U.S. citizen who moved to New Mexico two months ago.
In New Mexico, to register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of New Mexico, and at least 18 years old by the time of the next election. While Salil is not a U.S. citizen, Porter is too young to vote, and Jon's felony status may impact his voting rights depending on the specifics of his sentence and whether he has completed the terms of his conviction.
How do primary and general elections differ?
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Responses
General elections are held yearly, while primary elections occur every four years.
General elections are held yearly, while primary elections occur every four years.
People must be affiliated with certain political parties to vote in general elections, but not in primary elections.
People must be affiliated with certain political parties to vote in general elections, but not in primary elections.
Primary elections take place more often than general elections do.
Primary elections take place more often than general elections do.
Voters choose candidates in primary elections and then select one for office in general elections.
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Responses
General elections are held yearly, while primary elections occur every four years.
General elections are held yearly, while primary elections occur every four years.
People must be affiliated with certain political parties to vote in general elections, but not in primary elections.
People must be affiliated with certain political parties to vote in general elections, but not in primary elections.
Primary elections take place more often than general elections do.
Primary elections take place more often than general elections do.
Voters choose candidates in primary elections and then select one for office in general elections.
The correct answer is: Voters choose candidates in primary elections and then select one for office in general elections.
In primary elections, voters select their preferred candidates from within their political parties, while in general elections, voters choose among the candidates who have won the primaries to fill the office.