Unit 4 notes

Question 1

Bicameral definition?

Answer 1

Having two branches or chambers

Question 2

What is the intention of the principle “one man, one vote” when determining legislative
district boundaries?

Answer 2

To show that individuals should have equal representation when voting

Question 3

What is revenue from property taxes designated for?

Answer 3

Local government and public schools

Question 4

Which of the following describes the source of revenue for state services such as road construction and state parks?

Answer 4

1. property tax
2. Licenses fees
3. Federal grants

Question 5

What does the constitutional principle initiative do?

Answer 5

Give oklahoma citizens the authority to propose laws through a statewide vote of the people

Question 6

Why was the oklahoma constitution considered progressive in the beginning?

Answer 6

It allowed initiative and referendum

Question 7

A modern issue in Oklahoma is the debate between the governor and some
Native American tribal leaders over?

Answer 7

Gaming and casinos

Question 8

What is it called when the voting behavior and party identification of an area changes significantly over time?

Answer 8

Political realignment

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT included in tribal sovereignty?

Answer 9

Exemption from federal laws

Question 10

The authority of federally recognized tribes to impose taxes, pass laws, and create court systems for the people they govern is?

Answer 10

Tribal sovereignty

Question 11

Which of these events led to increased support for socialism in Oklahoma?

Answer 11

Increased economic hardships faced by farmers

Question 12

What was the most significant result of the Green Corn Rebellion on Oklahoma politics?

Answer 12

It brought an end to the oklahoma socialist party

Question 13

Early in our state’s history, labor unions fought for?

Answer 13

Higher wages and shorter work weeks

Question 14

Which issue did Socialist candidates in Oklahoma NOT support?

Answer 14

The reduction of state taxes on the wealthy

Question 15

Which of the following statements describes how the referendum provision of the Oklahoma Constitution increases the legislative control of citizens?

Answer 15

“The provision allows citizens to vote on laws passed by legislature”

Question 16

Which of the following statements accurately describes the direct primary provision in the Oklahoma Constitution?

Answer 16

Citizens vote in a preliminary election to select the candidates for each political party.

Question 17

What constitutional principle gives Oklahoma citizens the authority to propose laws through a statewide vote of the people?

Answer 17

The constitutional principle initiative (cpi)

Question 18

In the United States, what occurs when state laws conflict with national laws?

Answer 18

National law is enforced when the two conflict

Question 19

Revenue from property taxes is designated for local government and?

Answer 19

Public schools

Question 20

The Legislative Branch of the United States and the Legislative Branch of Oklahoma are both?

Answer 20

Bicameral

Question 21

Which of the following is the final step for a bill to become an Oklahoma law?

Answer 21

The last step is for the governor to sign the bill

Question 22

the election maps above illustrate which element of oklahomas history

Answer 22

political realignment

Question 23

the map above shows the legislative district boundaries for oklahoma count. why do some districts include more land area than others?

Answer 23

determined by the population and population density varies

Question 24

the state legislature passes a bill
supreme court determines violates the constitution
the scenario above is an example of what principle of government?

Answer 24

checks and balances

Question 25

why is government in the united states divided into levels as shown on the pyramid diagram?

Answer 25

all of the above

Question 26

what is the execute branch local on the chart?

Answer 26

mayor