Unit 8 (State government) (Vocab)

Question 1

Laws of basic and lasting importance which may not easily be changed

Answer 1

Fundamental law

Question 2

A process in which a certain number or qualified voters sign petitions in favor of a proposed statute of constitutional amendment, which then goes directly to the ballot

Answer 2

Initiative

Question 3

A law passed by the legislature

Answer 3

Statutory law

Question 4

The authority of each State to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its people

Answer 4

Police power

Question 5

A process by which a legislative measure is referred to the State’s voters for final approval or rejection

Answer 5

Referendum

Question 6

A tax places on the sale of various commodities, paid by the purchaser

Answer 6

Sales tax

Question 7

A tax levied on the income of individuals and/or corporations

Answer 7

Income tax

Question 8

A tax levied on real and personal property

Answer 8

Property tax

Question 9

A levy imposed on the assets of one who dies

Answer 9

Estate tax

Question 10

A financial plan for the use of money, personell, and property

Answer 10

Budget