random class stuff
when is the q drop deadline?
tuesday april 16th @ 5 pm
Describe the two types of gerrymandering.
partisan and racial
What are the functions of state legislatures?
make laws, amend state constitutions, service constituents, bring government funding
describe comptroller responsibilities
$$$
What are the two municipal charters?
General Law and Home Rule Charter
what chapters are on this exam?
chapter 8, 9, 10
Describe packing and cracking methods.
packing: pack a group into a district to take them out of the electorate in other districts
cracking: crack a group up so they have very little influence in other districts
What do legislators' say their job is?
kill bad bills
describe railroad commissioner responsibilities
oil and gas
Describe the difference between the strong and weak mayor council subtypes.
Strong: in larger cities, powerful duties, corruption
Weak: in smaller cities, divided power
do you come to class on tuesday april 30th?
yes its a redfined day
Explain the difference between congruency and communication.
congruency: sees similar person representing
communication: representative is different from person
Explain duplicate and companion bills and how that impacts the likelihood of a bill passing.
duplicate: copy of bill in same chamber
companion: copy of bill in other chamber
better chances
describe land commissioner responsibilities
public land and resources
What are some purposes of special districts?
Utilities, fire protection, flood control
when is your exam 5 (if in the 9:10 section of class)?
friday may 3rd @ 8 am
What are the 4 formal rules of redistricting?
Equal population, contiguity, protected groups, shape
Describe the steps of passing a bill.
reading, committee and subcommittee work, calendar placement, second and third reading, sent to other chamber (repeat process), bill redrafted and sent to both chambers, sent to governor
Describe each formal government power.
tenure, managerial, appointment, fiscal, legislative
Explain Dillon's Rule and how it effects the relationship between local and state governments.
States have control over local governments, can lead to disagreement