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Civics ch 11

Civics ch 11 quiz key terms, sec 3 worksheet, study webserch, and chart on 307

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Item Veto A power that allows the governor to reject particular items on a bill
Bonds Certificates sold by states to be paid back with interest after a set period of time.
Sales Tax Charges collected on goods and services
Missouri Plan Method of choosing state judges
Referendum An opportunity for voters to approve of reject law
Excise Tax A charge on certain goods such as alcoholic beverages or tobacco
Public Policy Government response to public issues
Lieutenant Governor State official who is second on power to the governor
Unitary System System in which most power is held by central government
Revenue Income to government from money collected for a variety of purposes
Income Tax A charge on the funds earned by individuals and businesses
Initiative A process by which citizens can propose laws
Apportioned Description of the way on which seats in state legislatures are divided among districts that are roughly equal in population
Recall A process for removing a elected officials from office
How many justices are in the Maine Supreme Court? 7
How many justices are woman in the Maine Supreme Court and what are their names? 2 and Ellen A. Gorman and Leigh I. Saufley
How many justices are there in the Maine Superior Court? 17
What type of court is the Maine Superior Court? Trial court
Where are the Superior Courts located? Each of Maine's 16 counties except Aroostook County, which has 2
Who is the speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Robert W. Nutting
How many representatives are in the house? 151
About how many people does a house member represent? 8,443
Who are the representatives for the town of Scarborough? Heater W. Sirocki and Amy Fern Volk
In how many districts is the state divided up for purposes of the State House of Representatives? 151
How many senators are there? 35
What is the average age of the state senators? 54
Who are the senators who represent Scarborough? Phillip L. Bartlett and Lawrence S. Bliss
Who is the President of the State Senate? Kevin L. Raye
Brief Description of Chief Excutive They over see the executive branch and make sure that laws are enforces also has the power to appoint 100's of officials
Legislative leader may propose legislation in the form of a bill a budget or a speech to the state legislature they can also influence lawmaking
Judicial Role Appoint certain state judges can also reduce or overturn the sentences of people convicted of crimes.
what does the secretary of state do? Is usually second or third in the line of succession behind the governor and lieutenant governor.
What does the attorney general do? Serves all the state's chief legal officer
The governor can.... appoint new laws and influences lawmaking approves or vetoes bills, Appoint some state officials, May call sessions of the legislature, may overturn or reduce sentences of criminals, Oversees the executive branch and makes sure laws are enforced
The governor can... Appoint some state officials,
The governor can... May call sessions of the legislature,
The governor can... may overturn or reduce sentences of criminals,
The governor can... Oversees the executive branch and makes sure laws are enforced
The governor can... Commands the state police and the national guard
The governor can... Prepares the state budget and sends it to the legislature
The governor can... Represents the state at public events and ceremonies.
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