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Who gives local governments their power?
The states
The process to become a US Citizen
Naturalization
Who makes up the executive branch of the federal government?
president, vp, cabinet ( or just president)
Which amendment deals with reserved powers?
10th
Which amendment granted all people born in the US with citizenship
14th amendment
Give one example of a state power that overlaps with local power
Taxes
What is it called when someone has the right to vote?
Suffrage
Name who makes up the executive, judicial, and legislative branches for the state government
Governor, AL supreme court, Al house and senate
What is the hierarchy of laws?
Federal is the highest, then states, then local
What is the Oath of Allegiance?
An oath that you give to the United States of America stating that you will be loyal to the ideals and country of the United States
Rules about how food should be prepared in restaurants
Local
What is the difference between a mayor and a governor
Mayor: Leader of city, elected official
Governor: Leader of a state, elected official
Name who makes up the Executive, legislative, and judicial branches for local government
mayor, city council, and the municipal courts
Give me two examples of concurrent powers
Taxes, enforcing laws
What are the requirements for citizenship?
older than 18 years old and live in the US for 5 years
Citizen, Eligible, or wait: I am 25 and have always loved America and study American culture at the University of Oxford in Europe. I want to come live in New York this summer!
Wait, hasn't lived in the U.S. as a resident for 5 years
What does the Lieutenant Governor do?
state official, second in rank to the governor
Why do so many state and local government duties and powers overlap?
They deal with the same issues, concurrent powers
Give me two examples of reserved powers
Driver's license, marriage laws
What are the 3 steps to naturalization
apply, evaluation and interview, oath of allegiance
What is one way you can reduce the time it takes to become a citizen
Serving in the military
What is the difference between home rule and dillon's rule?
Home rule states that local governments have the power to define their own powers as long as it doesn't interfere with state laws
Dillon's rule says that state governments have to give local government specific powers
How document outlines how a city will operate?
A city Charter
Rules about regulating the number of pets in your home?
Local
What is the one thing US born citizens can do that naturalized citizens can't?
Be president or VP