State Courts
What is the State Courts responsibility?
Interperting state laws and/or punishing those who break them
True or False: Federal Government affects ALL U.S. Citizens
True
How long is a Senators Term?
4 years
The Governor
Who's responsible for handling all state funds?
Highest court in most states?
State Supreme Court
States share powers with?
Federal Governments
Tax budgets are approved by who?
Chief Legislator
What's the Secretary of State responsiblity
Keeping State records, Carrying out election laws
What court does larger cities have?
Municipal Courts
Whats an example of Reserved State Powers?
10th Amendment
Elections
School Systems
The Speaker presides over who?
The House
State agencies help the Governor do what?
Carry out the State's laws
Attorney General is in charge of?
Who are smaller towns/rural areas managed by?
Justice of the Peace
What's an example of State and Federal government working together?
State needing the National Guards
Sharing funds for federal programs
Taxes
Senators and Represenatives must be what to qualify?
U.S. Citizen
Live in the District they Represent
Must be 25 years old
What does the Chief Legislator do?
Signs or vetos laws
Who carries out policies for the State Board of Education?
Superintendent of Public Instruction
What is 1 of the 3 reasons for overcrowded courts/jails?
1.) To many cases
2.)Trials are to long
3.) Courts aren't ran efficiently
When was the North Ordiance passed?
1787
What State only has 1 House?
Nebraska
Who determines what taxes are required to meet the budget needs?
Chief Executive
If the Governor is removed from office who is next in line?
Lieutenant Governor