Vocabulary
State Government
State vs Local
The branches
Bonus round
100
What is a form of government in which a representative assembly is selected by the people?
republic
100
How many districts are there in the state of Tennessee?
Nine
100
What is the form of government in which the people directly participate in the affairs of government?
democracy
100
Name the three branches of government.
judicial , executive, legislative
100
Who is your Governor? (Tennessee Governor)
Bill Haslam
200
What is the process of ensuring that legislative districts contain approximately equal populations?
apportionment
200
When was Tennessee's first constitution adopted?
February 6, 1796
200
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local and state level?
Local: Mayor , State: Govenor
200
What is another name for the legislature?
General assembly
200
When was your current Tennessee State Constitution adopted?
1870
300
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the citizens and provide them their freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, and petition. They protect citizens against unlawful search and seizure and guarantee the right to due process of law and to trial by jury.
300
What is the major source of state revenue?
State sales tax
300
Who has the right to raise taxes: federal government, state government, local government
federal government and state government
300
What happens to a bill if the governor does not sign it?
If the governor receives a bill and allows it to remain unsigned for ten days, expect Sundays, the bill automatically becomes a law.
300
What is your district number?
Eight
400
Explain the difference between a "limited convention" and an "unlimited convention.
A limited convention is where only items agreed on beforehand may be brought to the floor and debated. An unlimited convention is where any aspect of the constitution may be challenged.
400
What is the TRA and what does it do?
The Tennessee Regulatory Authority determines the rates and standards of service for the following privately owned utility providers: telephone, electric, natural gas, and water.
400
Who is the highest court in the state?
Supreme Court
400
What are the lowest level of courts in Tennessee?
Municipal and juvenile
400
How many state senators and state house of representatives does Tennessee have?
senators: 33 House: 99
500
The legislative branch is bicameral. Explain what this means and how the legislative branch represents this vocabulary word.
Bicameral means divided into two houses. The legislative branch's general assembly is divided into the state house of representatives and the state senate.
500
Why is the process of apportionment used for in the state of Tennessee?
In order to carry out fairness by representing each population appropriately. The apportionment makes sure that the legislative districts within the state contain approximately equal populations. If the districts are unfairly represented, the government changes the district lines to more equally distribute the representation.
500
When some one appeals a case what are they doing?
Taking the case to a higher court for rehearing.
500
Who is required to be at least 21 years old, a citizen of the U.S. , a resident of the state for three years, and a resident of his or her district for one year before the election?
A state representative
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