State Government
Who is the Chief Exec. of a city?
Mayor
Who wrote the Mass. Constitution?
John Adams
State gov. can only do what it's state Constitutions says it can do.
Limited Gov.
What is the highest state court?
State Supreme Court
How many counties are there in Mass?
14
What body passes laws in a city?
City Council
The first part introduces the need for a Constitution, What's this called?
Preamble
This... Sets out the laws and principles of a government.
Constitution
What is the Mass legislative body called?
What is General Court
What is the highest level of local law enforcement?
What is Sheriff
Who is responsible for the money / budget in a city?
Treasurer
Under Federalism, give one power shared by the states and the federal government.
Taxes / Law Enforcement / roads / banking
Branch of gov. see laws carried out fairly?
Judicial
What is one power our Governor has.
education / budget / carry out laws / National Guard
What office prosecutes crimes in a county?
District Attorney
Who appraises land for it's value in a city?
Accessor
What was Adams most concerned about when stating the powers of the 3 branches of state gov. ?
Independent Judiciary
Translates ..... Control by the people
Popular Sovereignty
What is our Governor's full name?
Maura Healey
What county is Stoughton in?
Norfolk
How many cities does Mass have?
57
Adams used the political philosophies of what to men?
Locke / Montesquieu
Power is divided Federal / shared / State
Federalism