Power
to
the
States
100
When the government attempts to solve a problem what do they set?
Public Policy
100
What is the process called when voters approve or reject a law?
referendum
100
What is a tax added to purchases?
Sales tax
100
What is a recall?
Process for removing elected officials from office?
200
Give an example of public policy?
Examples Vary
200
What are the meetings a legislature called?
Sessions
200
What is a tax on the money someone makes?
Income tax
200
How many supreme court justices are their in PA?
seven
300
How can the powers states are given in the Constitution be changed?
Amendment
300
How is representation in State Legislatures determined?
by population, the number of people
300
What is a tax on products such as cigarettes and alcohol called?
Excise tax
300
What does the initiative allow citizens to do?
The initiative is a way for citizens to
400
Which can serve the people better federal or state governments and why?
Arguments vary
400
How is the job of a legislature today different from when our country began?
it is a full time job today
400
What does the government sell in order to get a loan?
Bonds
400
Who chooses the judges in Pennsylvania?
Voters
500
What powers are the States given in the U.S. Constitution?
None, they are given powers that are not given to the Federal government.
500
Why would a unitary government be a bad idea for the United States?
Large and diverse land that would be hard to serve by a single government
500
How does Pennsylvania raise money for programs that help the elderly?
Lottery
500
Who is the official that is like the "President" of the state government.
Governor
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