11.1 The Federal System
What is the difference between expressed and implied powers?
Expressed are directly stated in constitution and implied are not in the constitution but implied from the constitution
What is legislative referendum?
A vote to seek approval of a law
What is a line item veto?
To veto a specific part of the bill
In motor racing what does a white flag mean?
final lap
What is the supremacy clause?
States federal laws prevail over state laws when there is a conflict
What is popular referendum?
A question on a ballot for citizens to decide if a law should be repealed
What are the two types of taxes the state government relies on for funding?
Sales tax, Income Tax
Which boy band did Justin Timberlake belong to?
N-Sync
What is the difference between grants in aid and unfunded mandates?
What is the difference between concurrent powers and reserved powers?
Concurrent powers are shared between federal and state government while reserved powers are reserved only for the states.
Who takes over for the governor if he dies, resigns, or leaves office?
Lieutenant Governor
What is my birthday?
June 8, 1999
What is a federal system?
Sharing of powers between central and state government.
How are redistricting and malapportionment different?
Redistricting is redrawing legislative districts while malapportionment is unequal representation in state legislatures.
List 3 of the governors 6 roles.
Chief executive, Legislative Leader, Ceremonial leader, Judicial Leader, Party Leader, Commander in Chief
Which states area code is 515?
Iowa
What does article 4 section 1-4 say in the constitution?
1. Each state must respect legal actions taken by another state
2. Each state will treat the people of other states equally
3. Guarantees each states area
4. Promises a republican form of government
Explain the What, Goal, and Result of the 1962 case, Baker V. Carr.
What - Tennessees large cities ask that state legislative boundaries be redrawn
Goal - Give each citizen an equal voice in government
Result - Legislative boundaries were redrawn throughout the country
There are 5 major executive officials. Name one and describe their job to me.
Secretary of State - oversees elections; publishing laws
Attorney General - Chief Lawyer
State Treasurer - Keep track of money in and out of state gov.
State Auditor - Review conduct of state departments
Superintendent of education - oversees public school system
What year did I graduate high school?
2017