What is the role of State Legislatures?

To translate the public will into public policy for the state.

What is the typical structure of State Legislatures?

Most are bicameral, with a Senate and House of Representatives.

How often are legislative districts redrawn?

Every 10 years based on population equality.

How are legislators chosen?

By popular vote, usually in November of even-numbered years.

What powers do State Legislatures have?

To tax, spend, borrow, establish courts, define crimes and punishments, regulate commerce, maintain public schools, and other powers.

Who can write bills introduced by legislators?

Officers and agencies of state and local government, interest groups, lobbyists, or private individuals.

What is a referendum?

A process by which a legislative measure is decided upon by the State’s voters.

What are the typical qualifications for State Governors?

American citizens, 25 or 30 years of age, have lived in the State for at least 5 years.

How long is a typical term for a State Governor?

Most serve 4-year terms, with a 2-term limit.

What are some duties of State Governors?

Appoint and remove state officials, supervise the State’s executive branch, prepare a budget, command the State militia or National Guard.

Who shares powers with the governor?

Other elected officials such as the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General.

What is the role of Justices of the Peace?

Preside over minor offenses in rural areas.

What is the role of Magistrates?

Handle minor civil complaints in urban areas.

What types of cases do Municipal courts hear?

Civil cases involving misdemeanors.

What is the role of Juvenile courts?

Decide cases for individuals under age 18.

What is the role of Appellate courts?

Courts of appeal between trial courts and State’s supreme court.

What are the types of law in State Courts?

Constitutional Law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law, Common Law, and Equity.

How are State court judges selected?

By popular vote, governor appointment, or legislative appointment.

What are common responsibilities of counties?

Keeping the peace, maintaining jails, assessing property taxes, collecting taxes, building roads, maintaining schools.

What is the main feature of Towns & Townships?

The town or township meeting, open to all eligible voters.

What is a Special District?

A district that provides a service in a wider or smaller area than is covered by a county or city, most commonly a School district.

What caused the Rural-Urban Shift in America?

The Industrial Revolution and the Great Migration.

What is the structure of local government in suburbs and metro areas?

Mayor-Council, Council-City Manager, Commission.

The practice of dividing a city into districts and regulating property uses.

What are the three general uses in zoning?

Residential, commercial, and industrial.

What are some municipal responsibilities?

Public utilities, parks and recreation, sanitation, public housing, building codes, police and fire protection.

What are principles of taxation?

Subjects contribute in proportion to their abilities, taxes are certain and not arbitrary, and taxes should not take more money than needed.

What is the budgeting process for state governments?

Agencies prepare estimates, reviewed by an executive budget agency, revised and presented as the governor’s budget, considered by the legislature, and supervised by the governor.

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What were the 1st State Constitutions modeled after?

Back

Colonial charters.

2.

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What principles did the 1st State Constitutions proclaim?

Back

Popular sovereignty, limited government, and checks & balances.

3.

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Which branch of government was given most authority in the 1st State Constitutions?

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The legislature.

4.

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Did the 1st State Constitutions provide for full religious freedom?

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No, they did not provide for full religious freedom.

5.

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What qualifications were rigid in the 1st State Constitutions?

Back

Qualifications for voting and officeholding.

6.

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Who had a favored standing in the 1st State Constitutions?

Back

Property owners.

7.

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What basic principles do State Constitutions today include?

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Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, and checks and balances.

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