State and Local Government Unit Final

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What is the process called when a community group brings a proposal to a popular vote among community members and has the right to petition for it?

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Referendum

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What is the process called when a student council member is removed from office before the end of his term due to accusations of misusing council funds?

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Recall

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Mason, Michael, and Maya are discussing about running for office in their respective state legislatures. They all agree on certain points, but which of the following is NOT true according to their discussion?
- They all agree that in every state, being a state legislator is a full-time job.
- They understand that the eligibility requirements to run vary from state to state.
- They know that salaries depend on the state they are in.
- They believe that you must have a 4 year degree to run for office.

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They believe that you must have a 4 year degree to run for office.

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Charlotte was learning about the political structure of her state in her civics class. She learned that the elected chief executive of her state is called the.

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Governor

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Abigail and Samuel learned that the two basic types of state / local courts in their state are ________________ and _________________.

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Trial and Appeal

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Ava, Arjun, and Michael are part of the city council discussing actions to improve their city. Which action is something they, as a municipality, cannot do? Options: Provide Fire and Police Stations, Maintain city parks, Zone areas of land for development, Establish and run a lottery

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Establish and run a lottery

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Where are the powers of local governments addressed? Options: The Federal Constitution, County Constitutions, State Constitutions, Local Charters

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State Constitutions

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What are 'reserved powers'? Aria thinks it's the federal government’s ability to establish rules, Elijah believes it's powers held by the states, and Rohan thinks it's powers given to the Federal government. Who is correct?

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Powers held by the states

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Evelyn and Sophia are part of a school committee. They have certain powers that are held by both the school administration (federal) and the student council (state). What are these powers called?

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Powers held by both federal and state governments

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What does 'bicameral' mean?

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A legislature divided into two houses.