Unit 8 - Lesson 3

Question 1

Objectives

Answer 1

Outline the size and general structure of most state legislatures
Describe the qualifications, election process, terms of office, succession, removal processes, and compensation of state legislators and state governors
Identify the powers and organization that drive how state legislatures and state governors operate
Summarize the state-level legislative process, and identify ways that state voters can influence decision making

Question 2

clemency

Answer 2

def: mercy; lenience

Question 3

constituent power

Answer 3

is the generative principle of modern constitutional arrangements. It gives juristic expression to those forces that constantly irritate the formal constitution, thereby ensuring it is able to perform its political function.

gives all three branches power

Question 4

direct legislation

Answer 4

we have indirect democracy, under this system the people elect their representatives and give them the authority to make the law and implement them.

law making

Question 5

item veto

Answer 5

the power of a president, governor, or other elected executive to reject individual provisions of a bill.

Question 6

pardon

Answer 6

the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Question 7

police power

Answer 7

the inherent power of a government to exercise reasonable control over persons and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of the general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare except where legally prohibited

Question 8

recall

Answer 8

officially order (someone) to return to a place

Question 9

referendum

Answer 9

general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision