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Which court deals with disputes between citizens of different states?
federal court
Which court deals with disputes between citizens of same states?
state court
Represents the whole state
senator
What is the highest court?
Supreme Court
Represents only their district
representative
Where is the nation's capital?
Washington D.C.
Which country did the United States wanted to separate from?
Great Britain
The basic rights to which all people are entitled
human rights
This person represents the state in county trials.
District Attorney
Alabama's capital
Montgomery
What happens if the President dies, resigns, or cannot serve?
The Vice President becomes President
How long is one term for the President?
4 years
How many justices (judges) are at the Supreme Court
9
How many people typically serve on a jury in a trial court?
12
This person watches the money the county receives and the money it spends.
county auditor
Is voting a right or responsibility?
responsibility
Who can break a tie in the Senate?
vice president
Alabama's governor
Kay Ivey
What government is USA
democracy/republic
people who come here from other countries?
immigrants
How did federal governments work together during the natural disaster?
sent U.S. Coast Guard
Name the 4 structures of local government
Mayor-Council (weak/strong mayor), Commission, Council Manager
How many terms can a president serve?
2 terms (8 years)
Which natural disaster did we discuss to show how governments work together?
Hurricane Katrina
How did state governments work together during the natural disaster?
schools in neighboring states took kids in