New Jersey Government and Civics

How many members serve in the New Jersey State Senate?

• 100
• 20
• 80
• 40

How many members serve in the New Jersey General Assembly?

• 435
• 40
• 80
• 20

Which branch of New Jersey government interprets state law?

• Department of Transportation
• Judiciary
• State treasury
• Executive branch only

How do counties and municipalities relate in New Jersey?

• They are different levels of local government
• Each municipality is a sovereign country
• Counties are all cities
• They perform exactly the same geographic role

What does a municipality’s population count generally cover?

• Everyone in its entire metropolitan region
• All residents of neighboring states
• Only people commuting into its downtown
• Residents inside that municipality’s boundaries

Why can a township have more residents than a legally designated city in New Jersey?

• Every municipality is legally a city
• Cities cannot have residential areas
• Townships and cities are different municipal classifications
• Townships are always uninhabited

Who leads New Jersey’s executive branch?

• The Senate president alone
• The governor
• The state chief justice
• A county sheriff

What describes New Jersey’s state legislature?

• It has two chambers
• It has no elected lawmakers
• It is the same body as Congress
• It has four independent chambers