Lecture 1 - Government Overview Flashcards
How many senators represent an individual federally?
Two
How many representatives represent an individual federally?
One
How long is a term for a US senator?
6 years
How many congressional districts are there?
435
How long is a term for a United States representative?
2 years
How many senators represent an individual in Indiana?
One
How many representatives represent an individual in Indiana?
One
How long is a term for an Indiana state senator?
4 years
How many districts are there in Indiana that are represented by senators?
50
How long is a term for an Indiana state representative?
2 years
How many districts are there in Indiana that are represented by representatives?
100
When there is a difference between the state law and the federal law, which law should you follow?
Whichever is more strict
What is a statute?
A written law enacted by the legislature
Where are federal laws listed?
The United States Code (USC)
Where are Indiana Laws listed?
The Indiana Code (IC)
What is a regulation?
A rule having the force of law issued by an administrative agency
Where are federal regulations listed?
Code of federal regulations (CFR)
Where are Indiana regulations listed?
Indiana administrative code (IAC)
How to cite USC
Title USC &Section(Subsection)
How to cite IC
IC Title-Article-Chapter-Section
How to cite CFR
Title CFR &Section(Subsection(s))
How to cite IAC
Title IAC Article-Chapter(Rule)-Section
What is a criminal action?
You break the law and are punished by the state or federal government, traditionally through fines or jail time
What is a civil action?
A private party sues another party because they believe they have been harmed by something that was done, in an attempt to receive restitution (payment) for the act
