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Potpourri
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What are the responsibilities of the local government?
To make laws and provide services for towns and cities.
100
What are the responsibilities of the state government?
To make laws and provide services for the state.
100
What are the responsibilities of the federal government?
To make laws and provide services for all the states.
100
What are changes to the constitution called?
Amendments
100
What are the mayor’s responsibilities?
He is the leader of a town or city and works with the city council to serve the community.
200
What does the local government provide?
Local governments provide services to cities, towns, and communities. These services include running police and fire departments, taking care of city parks, and keeping city records.
200
What does the state government have jurisdiction over?
State governments have jurisdiction over public education. They also take care of public health and safety.
200
What does the federal government have jurisdiction over?
The federal government has jurisdiction over certain areas. It is responsible for defending the United States. It runs the military and meets with governments of other nations. The federal government also takes care of national parks and monuments. it prints and watches over the nation's money supply too.
200
When was the U.S. Constitution approved? What is another word for “approved”?
It was approved in 1788. Ratified is another word for approved.
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What does the city council do?
It is a group of people who make laws for a town or city.
300
What powers does the local government not have?
Local government cannot pass laws that go against state or federal laws.
300
What powers does the state government not have?
A state government cannot make a treaty, or agreement, with another country, or pass laws that affect another state.
300
In 1787, what system of government did representatives at the convention in Philadelphia decide would be best?
A federal system where power is shared between the States and Central government.
300
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights. They protect the rights and freedoms of all U.S. Citizens.
300
What is a tribal government and what are its responsibilities?
Some California Indians groups use a type of local government called a tribal council. The council would govern tribal land such as a reservation or rancherias. The council serves the people. The tribal chief is head of the council and leads the people,
400
What services does the local government provide?
Local governments provide police and fire protection. They also repair and clean streets. County governments often care for highways and roads.
400
Who is the governor of the State of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
400
What are the responsibilities of the executive branch of government?
Executive - responsible for carrying out laws. Led by the President of the United States. The executive office is where bills are signed and become laws.
400
What does the Tenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution say?
The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that any powers not given to the federal government in the Constitution are left to the states or the people.
400
What is the system of checks and balances?
Like the federal government, the state government has three branches. These branches all have different responsibilities. There is a system of checks and balances so that each branch sets checks, or limits, on the power the other two branches
500
Who is the mayor of Santa Clarita?
Mayor Laurene Weste
500
What is the purpose of the executive branch of state government? What is the purpose of the legislative branch of state government? What is the purpose of the judicial branch of state government?
Executive - carries out the laws created by the legislative branch. The governor leads this branch. The governor approves bills and makes sure laws are obeyed. Legislative - made up of the state senate and state assembly. these groups write and vote on bills that affect people's lives. It also votes on constitutional amendments and resolutions, or official statements of opinions or ideas. Judicial - judges make sure that laws are in line with the California Constitution. The judicial branch includes all the state courts in California.
500
What are the responsibilities of the legislative branch of government? What are the responsibilities of the judicial branch of government?
Legislative - responsible for making laws. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the legislative branch. Together they form Congress. Judicial - responsible for interpreting laws and deciding if laws have been broken. We have the Supreme Court which has power over all other courts in the country.
500
What is the purpose of the California constitution and what topics does it cover? How are the California Constitution and the U.S. Constitution alike and different?
It explains what it means to be a California citizen and it also protects the rights and freedoms of citizens. The topics it covers are voting, state spending, and education. The constitutions both are plans for governing people. The both have a preamble. They both have articles that follow the preamble. Both constitutions give people the right to freedom and the right to choose their representatives. The constitutions are different since the state constitution addresses only state issues such as laws, rights of California citizens, voting, state spending, and education. The federal constitution addresses the responsibilities of the federal government, defense of our nation, printing money, and making agreements with other countries.
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How can citizens of our state help maintain the system of checks and balances?
The citizens of California can help maintain checks and balances by voting in elections. Citizens can elect new leaders to represent them or recall/remove leaders who they don't think are making good decisions.