Federal Legislative Branch
What is the biggest job of the legislative branch?
Make Laws
The legislative branch __________ the budget.
approves
How often does the local LB approve the budget?
annually
What is the main job of the President?
To carry out/enforce/execute laws for USA.
Who is the chief executive of a state?
Governor
Who is the mayor of Fayetteville North Carolina?
Mitch Colvin
What is the Civics word for two houses?
bicameral
The legislative branch raises revenue by collecting ________.
taxes
Who does the City Council collect taxes from?
from City residents
Who takes over if the President dies?
Vice-President
Who takes over if the governor dies?
Lieutenant Governor
How often does the County Manager prepare the budget?
annually
What is the name of the feral legislative branch?
Congress
What are the two houses of the general assembly?
House of Representatives and NC Senate
What is the county legislative branch called?
Board of Commissioners
The President ___________ his cabinet and departments and agencies (secretaries).
appoints
What are the 3 main jobs of the governor?
Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Commander in Chief
What is the main job of the County manager?
Chief Administrator of the county
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the US Senate
What do we call the state legislative branch?
General Assembly
What is the City LB called?
City Council
The President _________ the budget.
prepares
How often does the Governor prepare a budget?
biennially
Who makes the rules for schools?
The School Board
What is a special power of Congress?
Declare War
How often does the General Assembly meet?
Annually for 45 - 60 days.
What is the big fancy word for local laws?
ordinances
What is a special job of the Vice-President?
He breaks a tie in the US Senate.
The governor __________ agencies, departments, and his cabinet.
oversees
How does the Mayor get his job?
he is elected by the citizens of Fayetteville.