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Civics ch 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What powers do states retain under the Tenth Amendment? | States retain all powers not delegated to the national government or prohibited to the states. |
| What else limits the power of each state? | Each state’s power is also limited by its own constitution. |
| How are state governments organized? | Like the federal government |
| What are the three basic responsibilities of state governments? | The three basic responsibilities are public safety, commercial regulation, and political subdivision oversight |
| How many states have bicameral legislatures? | All states except Nebraska have bicameral legislatures. |
| Which state has the nation’s only unicameral legislature? | Nebraska has the nation’s only unicameral legislature. |
| What powers do state legislatures generally have? | State legislatures generally have all powers not given to the other two branches of state government. |
| What are the responsibilities of state legislatures? | "Their responsibilities include collecting taxes |
| Who is the chief executive of a state? | The governor is the chief executive of a state’s executive branch. |
| What powers does a governor have? | "A governor may veto legislation |
| What political role do governors often have? | Governors are often leaders of their state political parties. |
| How do governors promote their states? | Governors act as the face of their states and promote their states’ welfare. |
| How long is a governor’s term in most states? | Most governors are elected to four-year terms. |
| What is the role of a lieutenant governor? | A lieutenant governor assists the governor. |
| What is the responsibility of the state judiciary? | The state judiciary interprets laws and oversees criminal cases. |
| What is the highest court in a state? | The highest court in a state is usually called the supreme court. |
| What is the role of state governments in American federalism? | State governments are the second part of American federalism and are among the most important parts of citizens’ everyday lives. |
| What did Tip O’Neill mean by “All politics is local”? | He meant that government decisions at the state and local levels have a direct effect on citizens’ daily lives. |
| How do state and local government shutdowns affect citizens? | State and local shutdowns can disrupt essential daily services more directly than national government shutdowns. |
| How many states make up the United States? | The United States consists of 50 distinct states united for a common purpose. |
| What does the Tenth Amendment guarantee to the states? | It guarantees that states retain powers not expressly given to the national government or denied to the states. |
| What form of government must every state maintain? | Every state must maintain a republican form of government established by its state constitution. |
| How do state and federal powers relate? | Some state powers are separate from federal powers |
| How does the Tenth Amendment protect state sovereignty? | It prevents the federal government from completely dominating the states. |
| What direct services do state and local governments provide? | They provide most direct public services |
| What powers do states have over land and professions? | States can regulate land use and license professionals. |
| Why does the Constitution restrict state powers? | It restricts state powers to protect federal supremacy and maintain a unified national system. |
| What actions are states prohibited from taking under Article I | Section 10? |
| What does the Fourteenth Amendment prohibit states from doing? | It prohibits states from denying citizens their basic rights and privileges. |
| What does the Fifteenth Amendment prohibit? | It prohibits states from denying voting rights based on race or color. |
| What does the Nineteenth Amendment prohibit? | It prohibits states from restricting voting rights based on gender. |
| What does the Twenty-Fourth Amendment prohibit? | It prohibits states from requiring a poll tax to vote. |
| What does the Twenty-Sixth Amendment require? | It requires states to allow citizens who are 18 or older to vote. |
| How do states generate revenue? | States collect revenue through taxes and other funding sources to pay for government operations. |
| How do some state budgets compare with foreign nations? | The budgets of some large states rival or exceed those of entire foreign nations. |
| Why must most states balance their budgets? | Most states are legally required to balance their budgets and cannot run structural deficits. |
| How can states create long-term financial problems? | States may borrow heavily or use temporary grants to fund recurring expenses |
| What are the three branches of state government? | The three branches are the legislative, executive, and judicial |
| What are the three basic responsibilities of state governments? | They are public safety, commercial regulation, and political subdivision oversight |
| What does public safety include? | It includes education |
| What does commercial regulation include? | It includes ensuring that businesses and industries follow state laws regarding safety |
| What is political subdivision oversight? | It is the responsibility to ensure that counties |
| What infrastructure responsibilities do states have? | States approve new towns |
| How do states regulate businesses and corporations? | States charter corporations and issue business licenses. |
| What educational responsibilities do states have? | States oversee public education |
| What civil and family matters do states regulate? | States regulate marriage |
| What labor and welfare responsibilities do states have? | States maintain employment services |
| What agricultural responsibilities do states have? | States distribute agricultural information |
| How do states regulate finance and industry? | States charter and supervise banks and insurance companies through auditors and examiners. |
| What healthcare and public safety responsibilities do states have? | States oversee healthcare practitioners and institutions |
| What emergency and corrections responsibilities do states have? | States prepare for natural and wartime emergencies |
| How do states protect consumers and public health? | States set and enforce food safety standards |
| What election and licensing responsibilities do states have? | States set election-district boundaries |
| What is the main function of state legislatures? | State legislatures pass state laws |
| How many states have bicameral legislatures? | Forty-nine states have bicameral legislatures with two chambers. |
| Which state has a unicameral legislature? | Nebraska has the only unicameral state legislature. |
| What does unicameral mean? | Unicameral means that a legislature has one chamber. |
| What is unique about Nebraska’s legislature? | Nebraska’s single-house legislature is officially nonpartisan. |
| What are common names for state legislatures? | The most common name is Legislature |
| What do North Dakota and Oregon call their legislatures? | They call them Legislative Assemblies. |
| What do Massachusetts and New Hampshire call their legislatures? | They call them General Courts. |
| What are all state upper houses called? | All state upper houses are called senates. |
| What are state lower houses called? | They may be called the House of Representatives |
| What powers do state legislatures have? | They hold powers not delegated to the executive or judicial branches or prohibited by state or national constitutions. |
| What are the major powers of state legislatures? | They can tax |
| What additional powers do state legislatures have? | They can approve gubernatorial appointments |
| How are governors selected? | Governors are elected directly by the people. |
| What is the governor’s main responsibility? | The governor administers state government and enforces state laws. |
| What executive powers does a governor have? | A governor can appoint and dismiss executive assistants |
| What legislative powers does a governor have? | A governor can veto bills and call special legislative sessions. |
| What military power does a governor have? | A governor serves as commander in chief of the state militia. |
| What judicial powers does a governor have? | A governor can pardon or commute sentences and issue reprieves or stays of execution. |
| What roles does a governor serve? | A governor serves as chief administrator |
| What is a line-item veto? | A line-item veto allows a governor to remove specific items from a bill without vetoing the entire bill. |
| How many states grant governors line-item veto power? | Forty-four states grant governors line-item veto power. |
| Which states do not grant governors line-item veto power? | "Indiana |
| How long is a governor’s term in most states? | Governors generally serve four-year terms. |
| Which states elect governors to two-year terms? | New Hampshire and Vermont elect governors to two-year terms. |
| How many states limit the number of terms a governor may serve? | Thirty-six states limit gubernatorial terms |
| What is the role of a lieutenant governor? | A lieutenant governor assists the governor and may preside over the upper house of the legislature. |
| What happens if a governor leaves office? | The lieutenant governor generally becomes the state leader if the governor resigns |
| What other duties may lieutenant governors perform? | They may serve on boards |
| What is the role of the state judiciary? | The state judiciary interprets laws and oversees criminal cases. |
| What is the highest court in a state? | The highest state court is the supreme court. |
| How are state judges selected? | They are generally selected through popular election |
| What is the Missouri Plan? | The Missouri Plan combines judicial appointment with later voter approval or rejection. |
| How does the Missouri Plan work? | A nonpartisan commission recommends candidates |
| What happens if voters reject a judge under the Missouri Plan? | The selection process begins again to choose a replacement. |
| What types of cases do state courts generally hear? | They hear cases outside the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts. |
| What constitutional cases do state courts hear? | They interpret state constitutions. |
| What contract cases do state courts hear? | They resolve agreements and disputes between people or organizations. |
| What business cases do state courts hear? | They handle the creation and dissolution of corporations |
| What election cases do state courts hear? | They hear cases involving voting |
| What family cases do state courts hear? | They handle marriage |
| What municipal cases do state courts hear? | They hear cases involving municipal and zoning laws. |
| What is probate? | Probate involves determining the validity of wills and distributing a deceased person’s assets. |
| What are real property cases? | They involve land and anything growing on |
| What sale-of-goods cases do state courts hear? | They resolve disputes involving the purchase and sale of goods. |
| What criminal cases do state courts hear? | They hear most state criminal cases. |
| What personal injury cases do state courts hear? | They resolve claims involving physical or emotional harm caused by another party. |
| What traffic cases do state courts hear? | They handle cases involving state roads and driving regulations. |
| Where are state supreme courts generally located? | They are generally located in state capitals |
| How do state supreme court judges’ terms vary? | The number of judges |
| How long do state supreme court judges serve? | Terms range from at least six years to as many as fourteen years in states with fixed terms. |
| Which states allow some supreme court judges to serve for life? | Four states allow judges to serve for life during good behavior |
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