Test 8 Flashcards
True or False: Are state constitutions are much less flexible and much more detailed then he U.S. Constitution?
True
Twenty-seven states call their governing body the “legislature,” and the second most popular title for this body among the states is the ________________.
General assembly
______________ is the only state that has a one-house (unicameral) legislature.
Nebraska
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“Almost without exception,state constitution are in urgent need of reform. The typical document is cluttered with Unnecessary ____1.____, burdensome restrictions, ____2.____ sections. It also carries _____3._____repetitious and contradictory material.”
- Details
- Obsolete
- Repetitious
Whats the impact that the sates constitution had on writing of the national constitution (1789)?
After the war, the states came together to make a federal Government under the articles of confederation.
In over half the states, senators must be at least ____ years old.
25
True or false:
In every state, legislators are chosen by popular vote (of it’s citizens).
True
Most state legislators are elected in November of _______-numbered years.
even
The average annual salary of a state legislature is $___________.
$22,000
In most states, members of the upper house (senate) serve ___ years
4
True or false:
in every state, only a member of the legislative can introduce a bill.
True
What district is Kingsway located in?
District 18
Who is the District state senator for King’s ways district?
Senator Ann RIvers
What party is Ann RIvers apart of?
Republican
True or false:
Elections for governor are called “gubernatorial” elections.
True
True or False:
In most states, the Lieutenant governor is next in the line of succession to become governor.
True
What is the average annual salary of a state governor?
(test answer) $130,000
(actual answer)$145,000
True or False:
every state’s constitution makes the governor the commander in chief of the state’s armed forces. (militia/guard)
true
______________ laws are enacted by the legislative body.
Statutory
________ laws are those made by the executive branch (and it’s officers).
administrative
A judge presides over a ________ trial without a jury (used in almost every exclusively in civil and misdemeanor cases)
bench
The justice of the peace most frequently serves in _____________ courts.
local
________ courts hear cases that are city-wide.
Municipal
Most judges in most states are selected by ______________________.
Popular election
A _________ court system is organized on a functional basis, where certain types of cases are heard i specific courts throughout the state.
Geographic
the leaders of countries are usually selected by popular election and served for ________ years.
four
what County is King’s way in?
Clark county
There are currently a total of ________ federally-recognized tribal governments in America, with authority over the lives of about 2 million people.
566
__________ are created primarily by their citizens to obtain public services. rather then as a direct agents of the state.
cities
the Constitution of city is called its _________.
Charter
The _________ form of city government is the oldest and most widely used.
Mayor/council
The practice of dividing a city into several districts and regulating the uses to which property in each of them may be put is called ____________.
Zoning
What is a cause of “suburban boom”?
Cause: cheaper land, lower taxes
________ is the most expensive item in every state’s budget.
Education
Primary and secondary public education is largely the responsibility of ________________ governments.
Local
On average, most state and local revenue comes from ________.
the federal government
True or False:
Every state Levies a selective sales tax on gasoline.
true
Property tax are almost always levied at the ____ level.
local
________ states operate lotteries.
45
What country’s approve of the U.S. government?
Philippines (92%)
Ghana (89%)
Japan (85%)
Kenya (84%)
South Korea (84%)
United states (83%)
Italy (83%)
Israel (81%)
Ethiopia (81%)
Senegal (80%)
What country’s disapprove the U.S. government?
North Korea (100%)
Jordan (83%)
Russia (81%)
Palestinian (62%)
Pakistan (62%)
Iran (61%)
What are the 7 most prominent American “stereotypes.”
Aggressive
Superficial
Arrogant
Rude
Unsophisticated
Disrespect for authority
Extravagant
What are two capital cities of China?
Beijing - Political
Shanghai - Economic
What is china’s key political party?
Chinese Communist Party
What are the number of provinces in china?
23
President of China
Xi jinping (2013- present)
Xi jinping term and length as president.
Term: 5 years (no limit)
China’s Legislative Branch
National People’s Congress (2924 members)
China’s Supreme Court
Judicial (14 members)
Population and land-mass of China & America & Russia.
China - 1.4b, Russia - 143m, America - 331m
China’s Geographic location of primary population density
East Coast (Gold Coast)
China’s Primary ethnic group, language and religion
Primary ethnicity: Han (92%)
Primary religion: Atheism (50%)
Primary language: Mandarin
China’s Social credit system
A score given to Chinese citizens based on their behavior and how they benefit society.
China’s Debt-trap diplomacy
Gives low interest loans to developing countries. If country can’t pay off the loan, China has power over them.
Russia Capital city
Moscow
Russia’s Key political party
Authoritarianism
Russia’s Executive branch
president: Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin’s term
no term end
Russia’s primary religion
Christian Orthodox (72%)
Muslim (19%)
Russia Oligarchs
Rich people
Russia’s Population and land-mass comparison with America & China
Bigger
Using the class PP slide, outline & explain 7 reasons why foreign countries dislike (or
disapprove of) America.
Support of enemies
Economic sanctions
Political meddling
Military presence
Steal natural resources
Propaganda against them
Government scapegoat
Using the class PP slide, outline & explain the 3 things that America does for foreign countries
who like (or approve of) us, as well as the 3 things that we do for these countries.
We give:
Military protection
$ aid
Edu/Tech/democracy
Give us:
Regional balance of power
Coastal/waterway access
$$$ - natural resources and trade
