Kentucky Government

Executive

100

Who is the current Governor of Kentucky?

Andy Beshear

200

How does the Governor maintain checks and balances on the General Assembly?

Power of Veto

300

How are offices in the cabinet filled in Kentucky?

By election

400

How are offices in the cabinet filled in the federal government?

By appointment

500

What political party currently controls the executive branch of Kentucky

Democratic Party

Judicial

100

The highest court in Kentucky is called?

Supreme Court of Kentucky

200

How are Justices selected in Kentucky

By election

300

How does the Judicial branch of Kentucky maintain checks and balances?

Judicial review of law and policy

400

When in the appeal process are criminal cases moved immediately to the highest court in Kentucky?

For extreme penalties such as life imprisonment.

500

How long does a term last as a Justice in Kentucky?

8 years

Legislative

100

How many houses are in the General Assembly?

2

200

What political party currently controls the General Assembly?

Republican Party

300

How many days does the general assembly meet a year?

30-60

400

What is a reason the General Assembly only meets part time?

To remove financial motivation, and to ensure legislators spend time in their home districts.

500

Name the General Assembly Senator representing Fleming County

Senator Steve West

Powers of a State

100

Can the states, or federal government print money

Federal Government

200

Can the states, or federal government build and maintain public schools?

States

300

What kind of powers do states rely on?

Implied

400

What amendment says that all powers not given to the Federal Government are reserved for the states and the people?

10th

500

What kinds of powers does the Federal Government rely on?

Enumerated

Taking Action

100

Where can you find out who your Kentucky representatives are?

KY.Gov General Assembly page.

200

How is Kentucky divided for selecting representatives?

Voting Districts

300

Name a way you can exercise your free speech to get involved politically.

Public demonstrations/protests

Or

Contacting representatives

400

Kentucky is ruled by law. What does that mean?

The written law is supreme, the law applies to everyone equally.

500

What is the point of seeing a representatives sponsored bills?

To know their political history, and to get informed on their stances.