The Legislative Branch
The governing body of Pennsylvania's legislative branch
What is the General Assembly?
Deciding whether or not laws passed are in adherence to the federal constitution?
What is the responsibility of the judicial branch?
This individual is the leader of the Executive branch
Who is the governor?
To guarentee basic rights to the citizens of your state
What is the Bill of Rights
An introductory statement which gives the reason or purpose for the writing of a document
What is a preamble?
Making laws
What is the responsibility of the Legislative branch
The highest appellete court in Pennsylvania
What is the responsibility of the executive branch?
Every person has a God given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What are the rights of individuals?
the one who controls government, nations, and governors
Who is God?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
This court is used to try Judges, Justices, and Justices of the peace for wrong behavior
The following are the responsibilities of this individual: Presides over the Pennsylvania Senate, Chairs the Board of Pardons, Chairs the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, Assumes the office of Governor in the event of a vacancy.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
Authority in a government comes from this group
Who are the governed?
This must exist for the government to be effective
What is balance?
4 years
What is the term length for senators?
The court has 15 judges
What is the Superior Court of Pennsylvania?
The following are the responsibilities of this individual: Acts as the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth, Prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the state, Defends the Commonwealth in legal matters, Ensures the legality of all executive branch contract.
Who is the Attorney general?
this people group has the following rights according to the constitution: Right to trial by jury, Right to not be tried twice for the same offense, right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bails or fines.
Allows municipalities and counties to draft their own governing structures
What is a home rule charter?
203
What is the number of members in the House?
This court has the following responsibilities: Major civil and criminal trials, Handles family, probate, juvenile, and orphans’ court matters, Appeals from Magisterial District Courts and some state/local agencies.
What is the Court of Common Pleas?
The following are the responsibilities of this individual: Manages the state's financial assets and investments, Oversees the receipt and disbursement of state funds, Maintains the state's financial records, Approves payments and ensures their legality.
Who is the state treasurer?
This group of people has the following rights according to the constitution: the right to freedom of religion, the right to ownership of property, and the right to bear arms.
Who are the citizens of Pennsylvania?
Legislative Proposal and Voter Approval
How can the constitution be amended?