State Gov Flashcards
Cooperative Federalism
Decision making is shared by the central and state governments, but federal gov. is supreme
Federalism
system of government in which political power is divided between a central gov. and regional governments by a written constitution
States Rights
Competitive relationship between state and federal government and a gain in power for one is a loss in power for the other
5 Principles of State Gov.
1) Popular Sovereignty
2) Limited Government
3) Separation of Powers
4) Checks and Balances
5) Bicameral Legislature
Popular Sovereignty
Will of the people
Limited Government
Government is not all powerful
Functions of State Gov.
1) Police power
2) Public Services
Police power
1) Public safety
2) Public health
3) Public morals
4) Public transportation
5) General Welfare
Public Services
1) Building roads
2 Education
3) Controlling local gov.
Dillon’s Rule
All units of local Gov. are created by and subordinate to the states
Weaknesses of State Gov.
1) Slow to change
2) Lack of Money
Federal Aid to States
1) Grants in Aid
2) Block Grants
3) Revenue Sharing
5 Things State Constitutions have in Common
1) Bill of Rights
2) Establish structure of state Gov
3) Establish system of local gov
4) Create state boards, agencies, and institutions
5) Establishes revenue system
When did Tennessee become a state
1796
Tennesses First Capital
Knoxville
Name of Tennessee Legislative Branch
Tennessee General Assembly
Bicameral
1) House of Reps. - 99 members
2) Senate- 33 members
Session
Lasts 90 days over 2 year period
Primary Function of Committee
1) Make laws
2) Provide forum for debate
3) Provide financing for state Gov.
Extraordinary Session
1) Called by Governor
2) Called by 2/3 of members of both houses
Constitutional Officers
1) Secretary of State (4 year term)
a) Keeps records of the state
2) Comptroller of the Treasury (2 year Term)
3) State Treasurer (2 year term)
4) Legislature elects
Legislation (how bill becomes law)
1) A bill may originate in either house
2) Must be introduced during first 10 legislative days
3) Must be passed on 3 separate legislative days in both houses
4) Sent to governor
What governor can do to bill
1) Sign
2) Veto
a) Simple majority can override veto
b) Gov does nothing for 10 days, bill comes law
Senate
1) Term
2) Qualifications
3) Leadership
Term
4 years
Qualifications
1) 30 y/o
2) U.S. citizen
3) Live in TN for 3 years
4) Live in district for 1 year
