Federalism
What is Federalism?
The division of powers between different levels of government.
What branch of federal government does the President work in?
Executive Branch
Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the state level?
Governor
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch at the local level?
Mayor
What is the librarian's name at CWM?
Ms. Storm
How many levels of government does the USA have?
3
Senate and House of Representatives
What type of court only hears appellate cases and never original jurisdiction?
Appeals Court
In the Executive Branch, it is Mayor, Vice Mayor and then . . .?
School Board
What is the most widely used nonrenewable resources called?
Fossil Fuels
What is the system that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful or doing something that is not allowed?
Checks and Balances
How many Senators does each state get for the US Senate?
2
At the federal level there is a Vice President. What is the corresponding position at the state level?
Lt. Governor
In the legislative branch, towns have a Town Council, cities have a City Council. What do counties have?
Board of Supervisors
What type of figurative language is a comparison using like or as?
Simile
How is the number of representatives for each state determined at the Federal Level?
Population
What is the mnemonic device used to remember the courts in the Judicial Branch at the federal level? What are the courts?
SAD
Supreme, Appeals, District
What is Congress called at the state level?
General Assembly
What court would a kid under 18 go to for a minor offense?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
In the following equation, which operation would you complete first?
5 + 6 - 8 X 4 / 2
8 X 4
How many members of Congress are there in total at the Federal level?
535
How long do US Supreme Court Justices serve for?
For life
What are the 2 parts of the General Assembly?
Senate and House of Delegates
What is a major criminal offense called?
Felony
Would someone suing another person be a civil or criminal offense?
Civil