The 50 States Flashcard

Front

When did Alaska and Hawaii become the last two states admitted to the United States?

Back

1959

Front

What is a Commonwealth?

Back

A political unit that rules itself but is united with the United States.

Front

What does a preamble in a state constitution list?

Back

The state's goals and purposes

Front

What are the four principles followed by both the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions?

Back

Popular sovereignty, separation of powers, check and balance, and limited government

Front

What are shared powers in the United States?

Back

Powers of both federal and state government

Front

What makes up about 25 percent of the total money a state needs to operate? Options: Personal Income Taxes, Sales tax on gasoline and clothing, Federal grants, Maintaining highways and bridges

Back

Personal Income Taxes

Front

What is the largest part of a state's budget?

Back

Public education

Front

How many houses do most state legislatures have?

Back

Two

Front

What are voting districts?

Back

Regions where people live and vote for government leaders

Front

How does a bill become a law in the states?

Back

By a majority vote in the state legislature