New Mexico's Government
Amendment ________ says that there are very specific rights for the each state
10th
The U.S is _____________ meaning we have organized a government in which the majority rules.
Democracy
Freedom to practice a religion or not
1st amendment
our government separates power among _________ branches of government
3
New Mexico has how many counties
33
Who is New Mexico's Governor?
Michelle Lujan Grisham
general welfare or the common well-being of a community
Public good.
right to trial by jury
7th amendment
What makes sure that no single branch becomes too powerful
Checks and balances
New Mexico has 103 ________, also called city governments
municipalities
When was NM's constitution written?
1910
Citizens elect who to make laws
representatives
Soldiers or people, cannot come in my house without permission
3rd amendment
who is the chief executive in the state
governor
Laws made by both counties and cities
Ordinances
What treaty served many purposes, such as provide rights to people living in Mexico who became U.S citizens.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who controls the newspaper and magazines and allows only certain stories to be printed?
The government
___________ ensures that our government cannot make laws that take away our basic rights.
Bill of rights
What are the 3 branches of government
executive, legislative, and judicial
Who acts as a legislative branch with the mayor or city manager as the chief executive
City council
What outlines and defines the state government and also helps support other levels of government
State Constitution
Are State and Tribal at the same level?
Yes?
right to call a witness
6th amendment
The ___________ branch carries out, or executes, the laws
Executive
Imposing and collecting taxes , making spending decisions, and supervising county roads constructions are jobs made by who
county commissioners