1. on a tour of several states, you discover a county governed under a state law that permits home rule. the county chooses its own form of government. you're probably in the state of a. california. b. texas. c. iowa. d. oregon. student bincorrect reference: section 3.4 8. the system of checks and balances failed under andrew jackson when he a. passed the wagner act. b. failed to repeal the patriot act. c. acted against a ruling of the supreme court. d. declared war without a declaration of war from congress. student dincorrect reference: section 3.3 9. the form of city government merges executive and legislative functions in a single group of officials. a. mayor-council b. city manager c. township d. commission student aincorrect reference: section 3.4 17. in a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to a. judge on a civil indictment. b. decide if the evidence warrants prosecution. c. decide if the offender should be tried by a jury. d. judge the merits of the case against the state constitution. student cincorrect reference: section 3.4 continue learning