local government
what is the main funding
what is Property taxes?
jurisdiction is power to oversee or
what is rule on a case?
what is a civil case
peaceful ways to make a difference
vote in elections,volunteer for campaigns,join interest groups,write letters or emails to leaders, create or sign petitions,attend community meetings.
separation of powers
what is division of government powers into three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
where does the power come from the states
what is General assembly?
right to hear a case first
what is original jurisdiction?
filing a complaint is
significant about voting
what is voting lets citizens choose leaders and laws, you can vote for or against ideas and candidates, leaders represent the people who vote for them?
role of legislative branch
established by article 1, main role: makes laws for the nation, bicameral two houses, - house of representatives and the senate, collective name: U.S. Congress
What is one responsibility
What is Community?
appellate jurisdiction
what is right to review a decision of a lower court
hearing the case
citizen help with campaigns
citizens can volunteer to support a candidate, campaign volunteers hand out flyers, make calls, or attend rallies, campaigns help connect voters and leaders
role of executive branch
what is established by: article 2, main role: enact or enforced laws for the nation, leader the president of the united states
what four are the Virginian constitution requires to elect
what is sheriff, clerk, revenue, and treasurer?
appellate jurisdiction from district courts
what is circuit courts?
The ruling
what is once all evidence is presented a ruling is issued?
purpose of interest groups
interest groups focus on specific issues like education or environment, they influence government decisions peacefully and working together makes your voice louder
role of judicial branch
what is established by article 3, Main role: interprets laws for the nation, structure federal courts with supreme court as the highest court
Self-governance for
What is indigenous tribes?
Does the Virginia courts of appeals have Panel judges
what is panel of judes?
the appeal
What is either party believes a legal error occurred they can ask a higher court to review the case to ensure the law was followed correctly?
petitioning the government
what is a petition ask the government to take action, citizens gather signatures to show support, peaceful protest and communication help leaders listen.
checks and balances
what is a system where each branch can limit the powers of the other branches, prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful, inspired by federalist No. 51 by james madison.