State and Local Gov. General Info
What are the Branches of Government in Idaho?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
How long are the Terms for the Idaho Executive Branch and are there Term limits?
4 years with no term limits
What is the State level of the Legislative Branch called?
Idaho Legislature
What kind of laws does the US Constitution apply to?
Federal Laws (Everyone in the USA must follow these laws)
Do Tribal Nations have Sovereignty?
Yes! They can self govern.
What are the Divisions of Government in US/Idaho
Federal
State
Local
County
What is the title of the Executive Branch at the State Level AND what is their main job?
Governor
Main Job: Enforce State Laws
When does the Idaho Legislature meet?
January-March (Part time legislature)
What kind of laws does the Idaho Constitution apply to?
Does the US constitution support the Sovereignty of Tribal Nations?
Yes!
In Article 1 Section 8 it says “Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States and with Indian Tribes”
What is Federalism?
The separation of power between the Federal and State divisions of government
What is the title of the Executive Branch at the Local Level called AND what is their main job?
Mayor
Main job: Enforce Local laws
How many legislative districts does Idaho have?
What is the make up of Senators and Representatives?
Each district has 2 Representatives and 1 Senator
What KIND of laws are in the US Constitution?
Fundamental Laws
- Shorter laws
- More open to interpretation
What is a Council?
The Tribes version of a Legislative Body
What is the Census and why do we have this?
We have this so we can determine representation based on population so we can Reapportion and Redistrict as populations shift.
When are elections held for the Idaho Executive Branch?
Midterm years (2022, 2026, 2030)
Who/what is the Legislative Branch at the County Level called?
ADA County Commission
What KIND of laws are in the Idaho Constitution?
Statutory Law
- Longer laws
- More specific and detailed
What does the Tribal Judicial Branch do?
Interpret Tribal Laws
What does it mean to Reapportion and Redistirct
Reapportion is moving representatives around based on population.
Redistricting is redrawing the lines to represent the new reapportionment.
What jobs make up the Idaho Executive Branch?
GOVERNOR:
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
SECRETARY OF STATE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE CONTROLLER
STATE TREASURER
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
What are some of the differences for Idaho in the Law making process?
The Clerk introduces bills
The Governor CAN line item veto
There is no filibuster
How can Citizens participate at the State and Local levels of the Law making process?
Initiatives -> Taking charge on creating laws
Referendums -> A general vote about laws
Recall -> Removal of elected officials from office
What can Tribes NOT do with their Sovereignty?
Declare War
Engage in Foreign Relations
Print Money