Topham Chapter 12
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ________ law cannot conflict with _________ law. | State; Federal |
| The _________ protects states in different ways. | Constitution |
| Every state gets to __________ a __________. | Maintain a Militia |
| Each state has the power to _________ itself. | Govern |
| What are the 5 things states cannot do? | 1. Can't make treaties with foreign countries 2. Can't declare war 3. Can't keep an army out during peace time 4. Can't issue their own money 5. Cant tax imports from other countries or states |
| What are 2 examples of Reserved powers? | 1. Marriage and Divorce 2. Regulate Education |
| Each state is responsible for the public's _________, ________, and _________. | Health, safety, and wellfare |
| States are responsible for building _____ and ________ and set educational ______________ and ________. | Roads and Bridges; Requirements and Goals |
| What court case stated that Maryland could not tax a US bank in Baltimore? | McCulloch v. Maryland |
| What was the impact of McCulloch v. Maryland? | Interpreted to mean that if a state's power conflict with the federal government, the federal government wins |
| What did McCulloch v. Maryland clarify? | The Constitution |
| Together, federal and state governments must fund ___________, ___________, and __________. | highways, education, and welfare |
| Grant programs usually require ________ __________ ____________. | Lower level contributions |
| The Constitution requires a ___________________________. | Republican form of government |
| Every Constitution has a __________ or powers. | Separation |
| Most state Constitutions have their own _________________. | Bill of Rights |
| Some state Constitutions include rights not included in the ________________. | National Bill of Rights |
| States also establish different types of government at ____________. | Local Levels |
| *No local or state law can ________________. | Violate federal law |
| State Constitutions regulate the way governments do what? | Make and spend money |
| The state Constitution is the _____________ in any state. | Highest law |
| What state is unicameral? | Nebraska |
| What are the Senators and Representatives called in Virginia? | The House of Burgesses |
| Houses differ in ______. | Size |
| In STATES, Senators normally serve ___ years and Representatives serve ___. | 4; 2 |
| There are normally 2 to 4 times the number of ________ to ________. | Representatives and Senators |
| In most states, the minimum age for state Representatives is __. | 18 |
| For Senators, the minimum age requirement ranges from ___-___. (different from state to state)q | 18-30 |
| Does every state get to pick the minimum ages of Senators and Representatives for themselves? | Yes |
| Senators and Representatives meet ___________ or _______________. | Year round or for 60 days every other year |
| Each house of the Legislature must have a _________. | Leader |
| Who selects the leader of the Legislative house? | The Majority Party |
| Each house has various __________. | Committees |
| __________________ settle disputes over bills between the houses. | Conference Committees |
| The ________ determines how districts are made. | Census |
| What does apportioned mean? | To redraw the lines of districts |
| What did Baker v. Carr state? | Federal courts can hear suits to force state authorities to redraw electoral districts |
| What was the final decision of Reynolds v. Sims? | Both chambers of a state legislature must be apportioned (divided into districts) on the basis of equal population |
| What phrase was established because of Reynolds v. Sims? | "One man one vote" |
| What does "one man one vote" mean? | Districts should represent people, not trees |
| What year was Baker v. Carr? | 1962 |
| What year was Reynolds v. Sims? | 1964 |
| What was the state legislature expected to do? | Protect the environment, regulate business, and regulate crime |
| Many grants from the federal government can be lost due to _________. | Lack of funding |
| The major question is cut ________ or raise ________. | State programs; taxts to pay for them |
| A state governor serves a __ year term. | 4 |
| How old do you have to be to be a state governor? (in most states) | 30 |
| How long must you be a resident to be a state governor? | At least 5 years |
| ___________ and ________ serve the dame term on federal and state levels. | Governors and Representatives |
| Do people vote directly for governors? | Yes |
| Are there electoral votes when voting for Governor? | No |
| almost every state has ________ and some have ___________. | Impeachment; recall |
| What is recall? | A call for a new election |
| What is a governor's #1 role? | To carry out laws passed by legislature |
| What kinds of managers take care of other departments? | Branch Officials |
| Governors suggest new _____ and in some states have line _________. | bills; item veto |
| Can the president suggest bills? | No |
| What is a line item veto? | When only part of the bill is passed |
| The governor cannot grant _________, ________, or ________. | Pardons, Parole, or Commute |
| What is pardon? | ZOSZOSloslosloslolosolozlolololololoLOOv.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnAnx9g_-I. |
| What is commute? | Shortening a prison sentence |
| What is Parole? | An early release from prison. |
| The governor is the ______________ of the state national guard. | Commander in Cheif |
| There are many _______ in the executive office such as justice, agriculture, labor. | Offices |
| There are _______ and ________ to handle people's welfare. | Boards and Commissions |
| What is the main goal of courts? | To interpret and apply the law. |
| what are the 3 levels of courts? | District, Appellate, State supreme court |
| Rural small towns have a _____________. | Justice of the peace |
| What two state courts function the same as on the federal level? | Appellate and State supreme courts |
| What are the 4 ways judges are picked? | 1. Popular vote 2. Elected by the state legislature 3. Governor appointment and legislative approval 4. Missouri Plan |
| What is Missouri plan? | Governor appoints and is approved by popular vote |
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