State Gov
Every state, except for one, has a bicameral legislature. Which state is unicameral?
Nebraska
In Lousiana, counties are called parishes, while in Alaska and NYC they are called
Boroughs
There are different __________ in political parties where they conflict with one another about one or more key issues.
Factions
Definition: The legal process of returning an alleged criminal to the state in which he is charged
Extradition
In order to be accepted as a state, each state must have a constitution and what kind of government?
Republic with three branches of government
Who is the commander-in-chief of the state militia?
Governors
This kind of local government where the city and county government are one single entity
Unified government
Definition: An organization by which a strong authoritarian boss commanded the loyalty of supporters and others and reward them for providing it.
Political Machines
Definition: A legal arrangement whereby one or more states recognize as valid certain privileges granted or conditions stipulated by one or more states.
Hint: A Florida teaching license or a conceal carry permit is recognized as valid in another state.
Reciprocity
This procedure allows voters to remove an elected official from office by holding a special election
Recall
Every state has 3 basic responsibilities: Political subdivision oversight, public safety, and ...
Commercial regulation
In a mayor-council government, power is divided into two branches, the executive, which would be the mayor, and its legislature known as
councilmen (or aldermen)
To register to vote in Volusia County, you have to meet the following requirements:
Be 18 years old
A Citizen of the U.S.
A legal resident of the state of Florida
and ....
A legal resident of the county you are registering for.
Which amendment was designed to prevent the Federal government getting too much power?
10th Amendment
What kind of tax makes up the majority source of income for the State of Florida?
Sales
Who is the second highest official in a state's executive branch?
Lieutenant governor
Libraries, mosquito-abatement programs, and schools are all examples of
Special districts
In a __________ ________ state, only voters registered with a particular party may participate in that party's primary election
Closed primary
Which clause says that no states can lawfully restrict a nonresidents legal activities?
Hint: A person from Georgia is allowed to work, purchase merchandise or property, or travel in Florida
Privileges and immunities clause
Definition: A means whereby a legally specified number of voters can propose changes to their state constitutions or laws.
Initiative
When it comes to state's revenue, the largest source is taxes at 48%. What is the second largest source at 32%?
Federal grants
What kind of government entity would use an elected board of trustees to run their government?
Villages (or towns)
Definition: Allows voters to make changes to their state constitution and in state and local laws.
Referendum
States having to recognize each others public acts, records, and judicial proceedings is from what clause?
Hint: This is why states are forced to recognize marriages or drivers licenses from other states
Full faith and credit clause (Article 4, Sect 1)
In this primary election, all the candidates are all the ballot, regardless of party affiliation, are listed on one ballot. The top two candidates with the most votes move onto the general election
Top-two method (Jungle Primary)