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State & Local Gov
USe this to study for your quiz on Friday.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which constitution was used as the basis for the U.S Constitution? | Massachusetts |
| Which constitution (Massachusetts or the U.S) has more protections for individual rights? | Massachusetts |
| If states need more funding, what can they do besides turn to their citizens? | Ask the federal government for grants |
| What are some facilities that are supported by state and local taxes? | Public schools, libraries, roads |
| The leader of a city is often a: | a mayor |
| This person is the head of a state's executive branch. | the governor |
| What is one of the oldest forms of democracy in the United States? | Town meetings |
| In a weak-mayor system _____________has the majority of the power and makes most of the decisions. | The council |
| States also charge people for certain kinds of ______________ such as fishing, marriage and driving. | licenses |
| One way states generate revenue is through | taxes |
| One power of governors is to be able to | issue executive orders |
| Governors can also declare a | state of emergency |
| One of the main jobs of a lieutenant governor is to: | Take over if the governor cannot serve |
| Instead of a mayor, Williamstown has a | Select board |
| Why are state constitutions often longer than the U.S. Constitution? | They are more specific |
| What is an example of a concurrent power? | Levy taxes |
| What is the term for a power that the federal and state governments share? | concurrent |
| Which part of the Constitution establishes that state constitutions cannot be above the U.S. Constitution? | The Supremacy Clause |
| Which amendment gives states most of their powers? | 10th |
| Powers that belong only to the states are called | Reserved powers |
| At the county level, who is in charge of law enforcement? | the sheriff |
| Who is the governor of Massachusetts? | Maura Healey |
| Examples of reserved powers include: | conducting elections, operating schools, issuing driver's licenses and other licenses. |
| Some things states cannot do are: | declare war, sign treaties, coin money |
| Both the federal and state governments are: | divided into 3 branches |
| A type of local government more unique to New England is: | Town meeting |
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