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Laws
100
This explains a governments purpose, describes its organization, and states its powers
What is a Constitution
100
This branch of government makes laws
What is the legislative
100
name for a proposed law
What is a bill
100
Louisiana is divided into these smaller jurisdictions run by local governments
What are Parishes
100
These laws protect society from the wrongdoing of an individual.
What is criminal
200
The division of powers in a government
What is Federalism
200
this branch of government enacts the laws passed by a legislature
What is the executive
200
These laws deal with relationships between and among individuals
What is Civil
200
who is the chief executive officer of a state government
Who is the governor
200
This group of citizens hears evidence on a legal case and makes a decision based on that evidence
What is Jury
300
an organization in a society with the authority to make, carry out, and enforce laws.
What is a Government
300
this branch of government interprets and applies the constitution and laws of the state.
What is the Judicial
300
Where do governments get the funds to run their offices and programs?
What is taxes
300
What power does the Governor have over the legislature?
What is veto
300
Your neighbor has put up a fence across your property line. What court can you sue him in?
What is civil
400
A system where each branch of government has balanced powers to counter the other and protect people's rights
What is the system of Checks and Balances
400
This legislative model means "two chambers"
What is Bicameral
400
What power does the executive office have over the judicial?
Presidents may appoint justices to the Supreme Court
400
What power does the legislature have over the governor?
What is 2/3 override
400
these groups represent big business and special interest groups in Washington and try to persuade legislators to pass laws in their favor
What are lobbyists
500
this means to refuse to approve
What is Veto
500
An official population count done for the entire nation
What is a census
500
what power does the Judicial Branch have over the legislative?
It may declare passed laws unconstitutional
500
what must bills make it out of before they may be sent to each house for a vote?
What is committee
500
One person has stolen another persons car. What type of court will they go to trial in?
What is criminal