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Chapter 4-Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A complete collection of civil laws commissioned by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte around 1800, which influenced Louisiana’s first civil code adopted in 1808. | Napoleonic Code |
| A system of law that uses earlier decisions—called precedents—as guidelines; it shaped the criminal laws adopted in Louisiana | common law |
| The division of power between the federal and state governments | federalism |
| any power not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution belongs to the states and the people | reserved power |
| A division of powers among the three branches of government, with each branch having the primary responsibility for certain functions of government, and with all branches sharing power and none being authorized to function without the other two | checks and balances |
| A legislative session called to discuss specific subjects | special session |
| To attempt to influence legislators about issues | lobby |
| the people that legislators represent | constituent |
| A group of citizens who hear evidence on a legal case and make a decision based on the evidence | jury |
| money used the government to function | revenue |
| An amount charged for removing natural resources—such as timber, oil, and gas—from the state; based on the idea that, once natural resources are removed, they will not be available for future generations | severance tax |
| The governing body for most parishes in Louisiana | police jury |
| Political power given to political subdivisions to govern their own affairs | home rule |
| A unit of local government—a village, town, or city | municipality |
| Information spread widely in order to promote or discourage a particular proposal or political point of view | propaganda |
| How many versions of the Louisiana State Constitutions have been written? | 11 |
| Which group pf Louisiana's first laws was influenced by the Napoleonic Code? | civil law |
| How are a grand jury and a trial jury different? | A grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to go to trial, but a trial jury renders a verdict based on evidence. |
| President is to federal government as ____________ is to state government. | governor |
| What is the largest single source of revenue for the state? | sales tax |
| What are the two types of local government? | elected parish council and police jury |
| According to the chart, what is the correct sequence of events for a bill to become a law? 1. A bill goes to committee. 2. A proposal is introduced 3. The governor signs or vetoes 4. A bill is sent to the both houses of the legislature | 2-1-4-3 |
| Keeps records of state’s income and expenses | Treasurer |
| Brings legal action on behalf of the state | Attorney General |
| Keeps the state’s Great Seal | Secretary of State |
| Prepares and submits the state budget | Governor |
| Becomes governor if the governor leaves office or is unable to act | Lieutenant governor |
| Enforces the insurance laws and monitors companies and complaints | Commissioner of Insurance |
| Protection and advancement of crops, timber and pest prevention | Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry |
| Regulates public utilities such as telephone, electric, natural gas and water | Public Service Commissioner |
| Why did democracy have to be learned in the new state of Louisiana in 1812? | The colony had no history of democratic governance. |
| How could a candidate for President win the popular vote, but still lose the election? | The candidate did not win the popular vote in enough states with high numbers of electoral college votes. |
| What about some newspaper articles lets you know that it is propaganda? | There are no facts, only general statements designed to alarm the public. |
| Why must a bill go back to both houses after it leaves the conference committee? | Bill passage requires approval of identical versions of the bill by both chambers. |
| What three specific individual rights was the Louisiana Constitution established to protect? | life, liberty, and property |
| Who is recognized as the source of political or governmental power in the Preamble? | We the People |
| In which situation would it be important to have knowledge of the first amendment? | a person is arrested for attending a peaceful protest |
| Which two amendments are being violated in the following scenario? Maria puts a bumper sticker on her car that says, “I hate the President!” She is pulled over; her car is searched and she is given a ticket for criticizing the government. | Freedom of speech & unlawful search |
| What are your rights? | assembling to protest, worshipping your faith, writing a letter to a Congressman criticizing about the roads |
| What are your responsibilities? | serving on jury, obeying laws, paying taxes |
| Statewide elections in Louisiana are held in 2 stages: the 1st is a _______when all candidates compete & the 2nd is a _________where the 2 candidates that received the most votes compete. The person that receives the most votes in the second stage wins. | open primary, runoff election |
| executive | governor, enforces laws, vetoes bills |
| legislative | senators/representatives, makes laws, override veto with 2/3rd majority |
| judicial | judges/police, interpret and apply laws, decides constitutionality of a bill |
| What is a monarchical government? | a government led by a king |
| Select all of the powers of the federal government (delegated powers). PICK 3. | declare war, print money, make treaties |
| Select all of the powers of the state government (reserved powers). PICK 3. | establish schools, issue licenses, death penalty |
| Select all of the powers that are shared by the federal and state governments. (concurrent powers). PICK 3. | collect taxes, make/enforce laws, establish courts |
| With which other document must the Louisiana Constitution work in harmony? | United States Constitution |
| In what way are the US Constitution and the Louisiana State Constitution alike? | Both have a Preamble. |
| Why has Louisiana had so many different constitutions? | to create a government with certain goals in mind and because of the constant struggle for power |
| When was the state's present constitution written? | 1974 |
| If a government is bicameral, what does that mean? | The legislative branch has two houses or chambers. |
| What conclusion can be drawn about severance taxes? | As more oil was removed, less was available for future generations, and so the tax rate increased. |
| What can you infer about legislative representation by studying the district lines? | There are more members of the House than the Senate. |
| How does the Louisiana Constitution reflect the principles of government found in the U.S. Constitution? | provides for separation of powers |
| Why does New Jersey have more electoral votes than Louisiana> | Louisiana has a smaller population than New Jersey. |
| What does it mean to be an informed citizen? | understand the facts of election issues |
| What is reapportionment? | the process of redrawing legislative district boundaries |
| What is a proposed law? | bill |
| What is the purpose of criminal laws? | protect society from an individual's wrongdoing |
| Based on this graph, what is the BEST summary of Louisiana's budget? | Taxes are paid to support state government and the services it provides. |
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