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Ch 13 Notes Flashcards

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List and describe the three types of power the federal government has

A

Expressed power which are statuses in the constitution

Implied which are not directly stated but are based off the constitution

Innerant powers which the government has simply because it is the government

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Which article of the us constitution limits the power of the states while offering states protection

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Article iv

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Reserved powers are given only to the states which amendment explains this

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The tenth amendment

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What are some of the limits on the power of the states

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Can’t declare war
Can’t issue their own money
Can’t make treaties with other countries
Can’t impose taxes on imports

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Explain ways the federal and state government work together

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Grants in aids

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What are the similarities of the all star governments

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List and describe the three branches of government

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What are the differences making state constitutions

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Length
When it was published
Amount of constitutions
How specific

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When was florida first constitution drafted

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1838

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What were some major changes in floridas constitution

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Outlawed slavery
Added poll taxes 
Stated everyone can vote
Organizes the cabinet
New education board
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How long has the current constitution been in effect

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40

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Which state has a unicameral legislature

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Nebraska

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What is the term of officers for senators and house members

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4

2

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What are the age requirements for the house and senate

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18 or 21

18-25

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13
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What role does the census play in re districting

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It is the basis for drawing new district lines

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What role did the supreme. Court case baker v Carr play on Malapportionment

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It asked for boundaries to be redrawn based in population shifts

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When do stae legislatures meet

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Session or special session

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What are some responsibilities of state legislatures

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Make laws
Work for the people of their district
Approve people named by govener

17
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What kind of legislative power do citizens have

A

Referendums

18
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What are the states major source of income

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Taxes

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What are the two main types of taxes

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Sales tax which are payed when people purchase items

Income tax earn from working or from other sources

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What are other ways of income

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Charging fees on driving marriage and fishing

21
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What does most states spending pay for

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Services such as healthcare and education

22
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What are some of the economic challenges state governments face today

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Low income , growing demands , and budget shortfalls

23
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Why is it important for judges to be free of bias

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To judge fairly

24
Q

What six ways are judges selected

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Govener 
State legislature
State Supreme Court
City officials 
Voters
Combination
25
Q

What is the term of office for trial court judges

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6-8 years usually but can vary from 4-10

26
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How are applettle judges selected

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Half state elect

Half govener chooses

27
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What is the teen for state Supreme Court

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41 states are either 6,8,10 but the rest are larger or shorter terms

28
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What is the differnce between a line item veto and a normal vet

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Like item veto is a specific part of the bill

29
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Who takes over if govener dies or leaves office

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Lieutenant is next in most states but in some states candidates for govener work with the lieutenant

30
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Who chooses the of dials that head the executive department at state level

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The official are elected by citizens

31
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Who makes up the cabinet

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Department officials

32
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When does the cabinet meet

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Regularly with the govener

33
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What are cabinet members responsibility

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To bring special knowledge when discussing issues

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