State Agencies
Which agency handles unemployment claim issues?
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
Write laws
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
Enforce laws
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws and the state Constitution
What is the term limit of a state Representative?
Which agency handles tax refund issues?
Indiana Department of Revenue
What number of votes is needed to override a Governor's veto? (Bonus points if you know the exact number)
2/3
Who takes over for the Governor if he/she cannot carry out their duties?
Lt. Governor
How many Justices serve on the Indiana Supreme Court? Bonus points if you know the Chief Justice)
Five, with Loretta Rush being the Chief Justice
How many House districts are there?
100 (one per Representative)
Which agency handles birth certificate issues?
Indiana Department of Health
Name for the State legislative branch? House and Senate together?
Indiana General Assembly
What does "checks and balances" mean in government?
"Checks and balances" in government refers to a system where each branch of government (like the legislative, executive, and judicial) has the ability to limit or "check" the power of the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful; essentially, each branch has a power to counter the actions of the other branches, ensuring a balance of power across the system
What is the name of the court of last resort?
The Supreme Court
How old must a candidate be to run for the Indiana House of Representatives, and are there any other requirements to run for office?
21 years of age, be a resident of Indiana for 2 years, and within that House district for 1 full year
Which agency handles legal matters?
Trick question, this is a pro bono matter! :)
What is it called when a legislative body meets outside the normal legislative Session?
Special Session
How long does the Governor serve and can he or she serve more than one term?
The governor holds the office for four years and can choose to run for reelection. The Governor is not eligible to serve more than eight years in any twelve-year period.
What is pro bono and when is it used?
Pro bono work is when an attorney provides services for free to help people who can't afford them.
What is the term limit of a State Representative
There is no term limit in the House of Representatives
Which agency handles SNAP, mental health matters, and disability waivers?
FSSA
All bills that raise revenue must originate in which Chamber?
The House
Name three offices comprised within the Executive Branch
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor and Attorney General
Name three types of courts?
In Indiana, there are two federal district courts, a state supreme court, tax court, state court of appeals, and trial courts, small claims courts, as well as local, city and town courts
Where was the first House of Representatives Session held? (Bonus points if you know the year!)
1816 in Corydon, Indiana