State Government
State Court & Laws
Local Government
100
• Senate • House
What is the legislative branch
100
Branch of law that regulates human conduct
What is Criminal Law
100
the largest political subdivision of a state
What is a county
200
• Local courts • State courts
What is legislative branch
200
Unwritten laws derived from custom and judicial precedent
What is common law
200
education, road upkeep, fire protection, police protection
What are services provided by local government
300
• Governor • Other executive officials
What is the executive branch
300
Body of persons selected to hear evidence and decide questions of fact in a court case
What is a Jury
300
• Federal government • Fees for services • Sales tax • Property tax • Income tax
What is local government revenue
400
• provide a separation of powers • establish local governments • specify taxes • contain a Bill of Rights
What are State Constitutions
400
Branch of law that regulates human conduct that is not criminal in nature
What is Civil Law
400
• Education • Public welfare • Public Safety • Healthcare • Roads and transportation
What is local government expenditures
500
Raise almost half of the revenue of state governments
What are taxes
500
• Do not be influenced by bias • Follow the law exactly as it is explained to you • Remember that the defendant is presumed innocent • Keep an open mind • During the trial, do not discuss the case
What are the duties of a juror
500
Regulate land and building use
What are zoning laws