Local
What is the head of the Providence government's executive branch called. Double points if you know his name.
Mayor - Brett Smiley
What is the head of the State of Rhode Island's executive branch called? Double points if you also know his name.
Governor - Dan Mckee
This is the only federally recognized tribe in Rhode Island
Narragansett
These are powers held by both State and Federal governments.
Concurrent powers
Mrs. Ruckert is this tall.
5'5" and 1/2"
The city of Providence's legislative branch is called this.
Providence City Council
The State of Rhode Island's legislative branch is called this.
The General Assembly
This group of Native Americans suffered through the Trail of Tears in the 1800's
Cherokee
Which level of government has jurisdiction over crimes that span across multiple states?
Federal
This Indigenous Nation helped the United States create an important code during WW2?
Navajo
What area do local police have jurisdiction over?
Just the city or town
This was our original state name.
The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
This indigenous nation relies on Tribal Gaming Rights for its economic stabilty
Mohegan
What is jurisdiction?
The area of land or types of cases something has control of.
This is when government power is divided between Federal, State and local governments
Federalism
Who lost control of the Providence Public School System?
Providence School Board (AKA local government AKA Providence government)
This amendment gives powers not given to the Federal government to the State government
10
This is the ability of a Native American group to govern themselves.
Tribal Sovereignty
This decides disagreements between the States
Federal government
Name 2 Federal Law enforcement agencies
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Name 4 ways people can participate in their government.
Vote, submit testimony to public hearings, budget, learn about government, follow government on social media, research existing laws and policies, develop funds, ask questions, track finances.
Why is power divided among the different levels of government?
To prevent abuse of power/monarchy, lower levels of government are better able to understand the needs of the area.
How have Indigenous Nations fought for their sovereignty? (Be specific)
answer vary.
This article of the Constitution says that the Federal government/Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land.
Article 6
What is the Providence or Rhode Island gov currently doing to improve its community?
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