Municipality
What is a municipality?
Umbrella term for local government including cities, towns, and villages
Who is the chief executive at the local level?
Mayor
Who is chief executive at the state level?
Governor
What are the list of powers given to the federal government that are directly stated in the Constitution (Congress can declare war)?
Expressed Powers
The government gets their power from who?
The people
What is a town charter?
The legal document that establishs the basic structure of local government (essentially the local constitution)
The people elect the city council and the mayor. The mayor chooses the department heads. This is similar to the federal election process.
Strong Mayor Model
Ohio has a ____cameral legislature made up 2 houses. The name of each house is the _________ and ___________ of _______________.
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Senate and House of Representatives
What are the powers kept by the states when signing the Constitution (10th amendment)?
Reserved Powers
The U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution both establish 3 branches of government. Name each branch and what they do.
Legislative (makes laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws)
Where does municipal revenue come from? (You must list all 3)
taxes, fees/fines, and grants/block grants
The people elect the city council. The city council elects the mayor (the figurehead) and the department heads. This system is similar to parliament.
Weak Mayor Model
What must each state have to establish the basic structure of government?
Constitution
What are the powers that the federal government has that are not directly stated (Necessary and Proper Clause)?
Implied Powers
Which constitution establishes term limits for members of the legislative branch?
Ohio Constitution
How can you get involved in local government? (You must list all 4)
Attend community/town hall meetings, talk to local officials, vote, run for office/get hired
The people elect the city council and the mayor. The city council elects the city manager who is in charge of day to day operations.
Council Manager Model
The legislative body is called what (Federal = Congress)?
General Assembly
What are the powers shared by the federal government and state governments?
Concurrent Powers
This system is put in place at the federal and state levels to prevent the abuse of power. This ensures that no branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances
What municipal services are local governments responsible for? (You must list all 5)
utilities, public education, public safety, public welfare, and land use management
Voters elect commissioners with specialized skills to oversee a single department. The board includes the department heads and mayor.
Commission Model
Citizens in each__________ elect representatives to serve in the state legislature.
What allows states to pass laws surrounding health, safety, morals, and general welfare?
Police Power
How is an amendment RATIFIED (APPROVED) in the Ohio Constitution?
It is put on a ballot and submitted to voters in an election. Voters need a majority to approve the amendment.