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Question 1

State Legislative Branch Characteristics

Answer 1

1. It has a name 2. Bicameral3. Session 4. Committees

Question 2

What is the name of the TN Legislative Branch

Answer 2

Tennessee General Assembly

Question 3

What does it mean that the State Legislative Branch is bicameral?

Answer 3

It has a1. House of Representatives-992. Senate-33

Question 4

What are the primary functions of the State Legislative Branch?

Answer 4

1. Make laws 2. Provide a forum for debate2. To secure financing for the operation of the State Government

Question 5

Who elects the Constitutional Officers

Answer 5

The legislature

Question 6

Qualifications for the TN State Senate

Answer 6

1. 30 years old2. U.S. citizen3. Lived in TN for 3 years4. Lived in the district for 1 year

Question 7

What is the Lieutenant Governor’s power?

Answer 7

1. He succeeds if the governor dies or can’t serve, which hasn’t happened in TN2. Presides over all sessions of Senate3. Appoints all committees 4. Is a member of all standing committees

Question 8

Probate Court

Answer 8

Deals with guardianships and estates

Question 9

Courts of Limited Jurisdiciton

Answer 9

1. Juvenile Court 2. Municipal Courts

Question 10

Municipal Courts

Answer 10

Interpret and apply the ordinances of a town

Question 11

Sheriff

Answer 11

Elected by the people

Question 12

Sheriff’s Primary Duties

Answer 12

1. Preserve the peace 2. Maintain the jail 3. Serve court orders

Question 13

County Mayor

Answer 13

Elected by the people

Question 14

County Mayor’s Duties

Answer 14

1. In charge of the counties property 2. Must prepare a report on the counties financial situation

Question 15

What do the County Commissioners serve as

Answer 15

The Legislative Body

Question 16

County Commission’s Duties

Answer 16

1. Set tax rates2. Prepare the county budget

Question 17

Trustee’s Duties

Answer 17

1. Collects the counties taxes2. Pays the counties debts 3. Responsible for investing extra funds

Question 18

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

Answer 18

99

Question 19

How long do the House of Representatives serve?

Answer 19

Two year term

Question 20

How does the reelection work in the House of Representatives?

Answer 20

They are all up for reelection at the same time

Question 21

Qualifications for the House of Representatives

Answer 21

1. Must be 21 years old2. US citizen3. Must have lived in TN for 3 years4. Lived in district they will represent for 1 year

Question 22

What is the House’s Unique Power

Answer 22

All impeachment proceedings must begin in the House

Question 23

How long is the Executive Branch Term

Answer 23

4 yearsCannot serve more than 8 years consecutively

Question 24

Qualifications for the Executive Branch Term

Answer 24

1. Must be 30 years old 2. U.S. citizen 3. Tennessee citizen for 7 years

Question 25

What are cabinet members called?

Answer 25

Commissioners

Question 26

Purpose of the Judicial Branch

Answer 26

1. Interpret law2. Settle disputes

Question 27

Qualifications for the Supreme Court

Answer 27

1. Have to be 35 years old2. Lived in TN for 5 years3. Must be licensed to practice law in TN