Hawaii Government

Who heads the executive branch of Hawaii’s state government?

• The mayor of Los Angeles
• A hereditary monarch
• An elected governor
• A federal district judge

Which two chambers make up the Hawaii Legislature?

• House of Lords and House of Commons
• National Assembly and Council of Ministers
• Supreme Court and Cabinet
• Senate and House of Representatives

Which branch interprets state law and resolves legal disputes in Hawaii?

• Legislative branch
• Judicial branch
• Executive branch alone
• Postal branch

Which statement describes Hawaii’s assignment of government services?

• The state provides some services often run by local municipalities elsewhere
• Every town has a separate mayor and city council
• The federal government performs all local services
• No public schools exist in Hawaii

Kalawao County is associated with which area?

• Kalaupapa on Molokaʻi
• Honolulu Harbor on Oʻahu
• Waimea Canyon on Kauaʻi
• Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island

What does Hawaii’s constitution recognize about language?

• Only English is recognized
• Hawaiian is prohibited in schools
• English and Hawaiian are official languages
• Only French and English are official