Federalism
State government structure
State government powers
Local government structure
Local government powers
100

This principle divides power between national and state government.

What is Federalism?

100

The position of highest authority 

What is the governor? 

100

This power allows states to organize and conduct elections for local and state offices 

what is managing local elections?

100

Executive who oversees the town's management and operations. Communicates to the people what the town's policies are and what budgetary requirements need to be met.

What is the First Selectman?

100

Ability to shape building format and construction policies

What is planning and zoning?

200

This Clause of the US Constitution establishes that federal laws take precedence over state laws.

What is the Supremacy Clause?

200

responsible for safeguarding assets who's rightful owners cannot be located.

What is the treasurer? 

200

States exercise this power to regulate trade and business activities within their own borders.

What is regulating interstate commerce?

200

Group of elected officials who oversee the administration, budgetary items, and policies of the municipality. 

What is the Board of Selectman?

200

Primary source of revenue for local governments

What are property taxes?
300

This type of Federalism, characterized by a clear division of responsibilities, was prevalent during early US history.

What is Dual Federalism?

300

Is responsible for the administration of many aspects of the state's corporation, limited liability company and limited partnership

What is the Secretary of State?

300

This power enables states to create and manage counties, cities, and towns.

What is establishing local governments? 

300
Group of elected officials who oversee the town's school system by managing the policies, curriculum, legislation, and hiring process.

What is the Board of Education?

300

Rate set by the town to influence tax revenue.

What is the mill rate?

400

Concept that involves state and federal governments sharing powers and cooperating to solve problems.

What is Cooperative Federalism?

400

Officer of the Connecticut state Senate 

What is the Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

400

States use this power to set educational standards and provide funding for public schools.

What is overseeing public education? 

400

Serves as the record keeper for the town by completing various tasks that allow for the town to run smoothly. 

What is the Town Clerk?

400

Combination of all values from taxable property within a local municipality.

What is the grand list? (made by the town's assessor)
500

This Ammendment to the US Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

What is the 10th amendment?

500

Provides accounting and financial services 

What is the State Comptroller Sean Scanlon

500

Enforces laws on the allocation and collection of funds, public welfare, education, environment, and public works.

What is the General Assembly?

500

Responsible for the listing and valuation of all taxable and nontaxable property within the town.

What is the Assessor's Office?

500

Has the biggest impact on the success and administration of local safety precaution/procedures. 

What is the town?