State Courts
What do civil cases deal with
They deal with disputes between individuals,
businesses, and the government
Each state executive branch is headed by
The Governor
How many years does a senator serve
4 years
Who does the federal government's power affect
All U.S citizens
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor
The first woman to serve on the Supreme court
Who are the people who file complaints or lawsuits
plaintiffs
Most governors live in what kind of residence
state-owned
What does initiative mean
citizens can initiate, or start new legislation
What does the state law affect
Everything from marriage to business regulations
How many cases are appealed to the Supreme Court a year
1,000-7,000 each year
What is the highest court in most states
U.S supreme courts
What orders the set-up methods of enforcing laws
Executive order
what does referendum mean
referring potential laws directly to the people for consideration
The 10th Amendment reserves what certain powers
Elections, voting qualifications, or school systems
What does dissenting opinion mean
Justices who disagree with the majority
What are municipal courts
Smaller courts that deal with specific types of cases
Who determines what taxes will be required to meet the needs of the budget
Chief executive
What do all states have
A House of Representatives and a Senate
States share powers with what kind of government
Federal Government
Supreme Court ruled segregation was legal in what case
Plessy v Ferguson
Why are courts overcrowded
Not enough judges
Trials are long and slow
Courts are not ran efficiently
Who are budgets approved by
State legislature
What was the Reynolds v. Sims case about
Established all state election districts must be equal in population
Both federal and state governments provide services by doing what
Collecting taxes
How many cases does the Supreme Court choose to hear annually
100-200 each year