State Court
What do civil cases deal with?
They deal with disputes between individuals, businesses, and the government
Each state executive branch is headed by ____?
The Governor
How many years does a senator serve?
4 years
Who does the federal government's powers affect?
All U.S.citizens
Who was Sandra Day O’Connor?
The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court
Who are the people who file complaints or lawsuits?
Plaintiffs
Most governors live in what kind of a residence?
state-owned
What does initiative mean?
Citizens can initiate, or start new legislation
What do state laws affect?
Everything from marriage to business regulation
How many cases are appealed to the Supreme Court a year?
1,000-7,000
What is the highest court in most states?
The U.S. Supreme Courts
What orders the set-up methods of enforcing laws?
Executive Order
What does a referendum mean?
referring potential laws directly to the people for consideration
The 10th Amendment reserves what certain powers?
Elections, voting qualifications, or school systems
What does dissenting opinion mean?
Justices who disagree with the majority
What are the municipal courts?
Smaller courts that deal with specific types of cases
Who determines what taxes will be required to meet the needs of the budget?
Chief Executive
What do all states have?
A House of Representatives and a Senate
States share powers with what kind of government?
Federal Government
Supreme Court ruled segregation was legal in what case?
Plessy v Ferguson case
Why are courts overcrowded
Not enough Judges, Trials are long and slow, and Courts are not ran efficiently
Who are budgets approved by?
State Legislature
What was the Reynolds v. Sims case about?
Established all state election districts must be equal in population
Both federal and state governments provide services by doing what?
Collecting taxes
How many cases does the Supreme Court choose to hear annually?
100-200