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7 8 Ch 12-13 County

Spalding Academy 7th/8th 2013

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A form of gov’t in which power is divided between federal, or national, government and the states Federalism
A gathering of local citizens to discuss and vote on important issues Town meeting
A large city and its suburbs Metropolitan area
A political unit that is larger than a village and smaller than a city Town
A relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing in expensive items Misdemeanor
A serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnapping, or robbery Felony
Give 2 examples of how the state and national governments cooperate with one another. grants-in-aid programs, US gov’t protest states from invasion
Give an example of a felony aggravated assault, arson, burglary, illegal drug use/sale, grand theft, robbery, murder, rape, vandalism of federal property
Give an example of a misdemeanor petty theft, public intoxication, trespassing, vandalism, reckless driving, drug possession
How much each senator makes per year $12,000
List 2 examples of a reserved power Don’t have to register to vote in ND, NE unicameral legislature
List 3 things the Constitution prevents the national government from doing to the states. State can’t be divided/merged with another state w/o its consent, States have a militia, Each state governs itself
List 4 things a state may NOT do: declare war, keep army in peacetime, issue own money, can’t take away Constitutional rights
Max number of consecutive terms a senator may be elected 2
Name one example of a Special District. school district
Name one problem with growing suburbs. supplying water
Name our current Governor. David Heineman
Name our current Lieutenant Governor. Lavon Heidemann
Name our State Senator in District 41 Kate Sullivan
Name the county seat of Greeley County Greeley
Name the current Speaker of the Legislature Greg Adams
Name the largest county in NE Cherry
Name the smallest county in NE Sarpy
Name the state that calls its divisions “boroughs” Alabama
Name the state that calls its divisions “parishes” Louisiana
Normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state County
Number of NE residents that each senator represents 37,000
One-house legislature Unicameral
Rank the different courts from highest to lowest Supreme Court, Appeals Court, General Trial Court, Lower Court
This is the number of counties in NE 93
To grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions Parole
To receive a state charter, officially recognizing the government of a locality Incorporate
What are the requirements to be a NE senator? 21 yrs old , resident of district for 1 yr., no felonies
Which amendment allots powers to the states? 10th
Which court: Cases are decided by a group of 3 judges Appellate
Which court: Cases are decided by a group of 7 justices Supreme Court
Which court: Guilt or innocence is decided by 1 judge presiding over the court General Trial
Which court: Guilt or innocence is decided by a jury. General Trial
Which court: Hear cases that were previously lost in another court Appellate Court
Which court: Hears cases involving felonies General Trial
Which court: Hears cases involving misdemeanors Lower Court
Which court: Is the highest court in the state Supreme Court
Which Nebraska Senator convinced Nebraskans to adopt a unicameral government? Norris
Which of the following is a requirement to be a Governor? US citizen, 30 yrs old, state resident for 5 yrs
Which states are not divided into counties? Rhode Island and Connecticut
Who appoints important officials (such as Police Chief) in the Council-Manager model? Council
Who appoints important officials (such as Police Chief) in the Mayor-Council model of city government? Mayor
Who makes all of the legislative decisions in the Council-Manager model? Council
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