Vocabulary
defines federalism, divides powers of national and state govts
10th Amendment
State governments form the second part of American ________________.
federalism
The legislative branch of state governments is divided into two houses, Upper/Lower
bicameral
The average citizen is most connected to which type of government?
state and local governments
A legislature made up of one house
unicameral
He said: "All politics is local."
Former Speaker of the House: Tip O'Neill
Chief officer of state's executive branch, elected directly by people of the state
governor
Each state has its own ________________ that must establish a _____________ form of govt.
constitution
republican
second to gov. duties vary by state, symbolic office, succeeds to to gov if anthing prevents to gov from performing his duties
Lt. Governor
What protects the states from being dominated by the Federal Government?
10th Amendment
highest state court, interprets law and oversees criminal cases
Supreme Court
How are the states restricted by the following amendments?
14th: 15th: 19th: 24th: 26th:
14th: every citizen has the rights/privileges of citizenship
15th: Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote on the basis of race
19th: States cannot use gender to limit voting rights
24th: States cannot required a poll tax in order for a citizen to vote
26th: States are required to allow eighteen year-old citizens to vote
gambling form, some states use for state revenue disignated for special use
lotteries
Most states are required by law to have a __________________ budget?
balanced
Administrative unit, states divided into to help w/admin of state laws/policy
county
Also see: parishes, boroughs
What three "branches" of government does each state have?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
elected supervisors from county divisions to serve on governing boards
commissioners
Each state has three basic responsibilities. List them.
public safety
commercial regulation
political subdivision oversight
city and surrounding area controlled by a single govt, "consolidated govt"
unified government
What are 12 specific tasks state governments perform?
approve est and boundaries for new towns, provide funding as necessary build and maintain roads and highways, (including interstates) charter corporations and issue business licenses conserve state's natural resources & educate public about them direct the education of students, oversee state colleges, coop w/local boards ensure that laws are enforced (marriage, divorce, family, child support) maintain an employment service and mediate labor disputes oversee agriculture: hand out agriculture info, pest-control programs, etc… oversee banking and insurance industries oversee healthcare practicioners and institutions in the state patrol state highways, enforce laws, assist local law enforcement oversee and fund welfare and unemployment compensation programs
local syst of govt variying in size from small towns to large cities
municipal government
municipal govt, council members make policies/set budget, mangr oversees
council-manager government (What Reidsville has.)
municipal govt, overseen by a elected body of five-seven people
commission government (Rockingham County has this.)
event open to all qualified voters to elect board of officers or policy decisions
town meeting