Local/State Government
What is local government?
The administration of a particular town, county, or district, with representatives elected by who live there
True or False. Clark County School District is part of Clark County government
False
How long are state senator terms?
4 years
What is the job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
What members of local government are elected by the people?
Mayor and City Council
Who is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board
Who is the chief legal officer of a state?
Attorney General
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
Makes laws
How many counties are in Nevada?
17
What does the CCSD certify?
Teachers
This office is responsible for overseeing elections, keeping the state records, and maintaining the state business portal
Secretary of State
What is the job of the executive branch?
Enforces Laws
Name two ways people can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, talk with, vote, etc with the Mayor
Name 2 of the institutions that the Nevada Board of Regents govern
The eight institutions the Regents govern include: College of Southern Nevada; Desert Research Institute; Great Basin College; Nevada State College; Truckee Meadows Community College; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Nevada, Reno; and Western Nevada College
Who takes over for the Governor if he/she cannot carry out their duties?
Lt. Governor
This has 21 members
Senate
Name three services provided by the local government
seniors, public transportation, fire, waste, parks, animal, libraries, streets, police
What is the responsibility of the Nevada Board of Regents?
To govern the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to set policies and approve budgets for Nevada’s entire public system of higher education
Name of each house in the Nevada Legislature
Assembly and Senate
This has 42 members
Assembly