True or False
State laws do not have to obey the Constitution.
False
The head of the state executive branch of government is the _________________.
Governor
Someone who is a citizen of another country but has papers to live in the United States is a(n) ______________.
Alien
The mayor has a lot of power in a ______ type of government.
Mayor-Council
The mayor chooses city leaders and can veto laws.
Mayor-Council
All 50 states have two houses in their legislative branch.
False
A plan for spending money is called a __________.
Budget
Two houses in the legislative branch
Bicameral
The county courthouse is located in the county __________.
Seat
The city council passes laws and hires a manager to lead city departments.
Council-Manager
The governor has the power to sign a bill into law or veto it.
True
Every State is separated into a number of smaller _________.
Districts
One house in the legislative branch
Unicameral
Local governments have _____ levels.
two
What are 3 things you can do to be a good citizen?
1. Learn about U.S. history and government
2. Pay attention to the news
3. Pray for my leaders
County governments have nothing to do with the state government.
False
The highest court in the state is called the state _________ court.
Supreme
County leaders are called ________.
Commissioners
Someone who wants to become a U.S. citizen must take a ________ test.
Citizenship
We give our government power by choosing its leaders.
True
The framers used state governments as ______________ to help create the national government.
Models
Municipal is another name for _______ government.
Local
The city is run by a board of commissioners.
City Commission