a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
What is federalism
200
Our main job is to create laws for the state.
Who is the State Legislative Branch. - Congress
200
This branch deals with criminals and violators of the law.
What is the Judicial branch?
200
The legeslative branch has the power to check what branch by not confirming appointments.
Executive.
200
Local, State and Federal
What are the 3 levels of government?
300
having two chambers (e.g. the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives)
What is bicameral or Legislative Branch
300
Steve Southerland
Who is the Representative from our District (2)?
300
Has the power to veto a bill
Who is the president and/or govenor?
300
The judicial branch has what power?
Judicial review?
300
1) Idea 2) bill 3) Law
How does a bill become a law? What are the 3 steps?
400
people public officials are elected to represent
What is constituents
400
an example of State governmental power.
What is Issue licences, etc.
400
The three types of governmental powers are:
Expressed, Concurrent, Reserved.
400
What official is in charge of the the Judicial Branch at the federal level?
Chief Justice.
400
Which level of geverment can pass a law changing the legal age of marriage?
State.
500
an office identified in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution; the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, usually the highest ranking member of the majority party
Who is the Speaker of the House (what is their role)?
500
most states governors have the ability to grant this to a prisoner.
What is a pardon?
500
What is an ordinance?
A regulation that governs a community, city, or municipality,
500
Name three powers that only the federal government has.
Raise an army or navy. Declare war. Regulate trade between states. Oversee disputes between states. Make treaties. Tax imports.
500
This form of government provide services on a daily basis. This includes but is not limited to: police, fire protection, build roads, create parks, utilities and recycling.