Powers of State and Local Government

Article 4: State and Local Government

•Federalism: Government Power is divided/shared between 2 Levels (National/Federal & State/Local).

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In the United States, government power is divided and shared between two levels. This is known as...

​Different Types of Govt. Power

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Match the different types of Govt. Power to the correct definition:

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved

  Powers

• Concurrent

  Powers

Powers given to the National Govt.

Powers given to the State Govt.

Powers held by both levels.

• Powers given to the National Govt.

• Powers given to the State Govt.

• Powers held by both levels.

Examples of Govt. Power

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Form an Army/Navy

Print/Coin Money

Declare War

Regulate Education

Conduct Elections

Pass Marriage Laws

Levy Taxes

Borrow Money

Maintain Law/Order

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Enumerated

Reserved

Concurrent

How does the structure of State Governments mirror those of the Federal Government?

• Each level has 3 branches (Legislative/Executive/Judicial)

• Names/Roles are very similar at both levels.

• Examples: State Supreme Court = Interprets State Laws

What are two common differences between government roles at the state level?

• Geography: State Officials only apply to their own state. (Federal = Entire Country)

• Title of Office: US Congress (Federal) vs. South Carolina General Assembly (State).
  
  
  
  

• ​Governor: "Chief Executive" of a State (President = Federal).

• Gubernatorial Election:

  Popular Vote > Electoral Vote

• Similar Powers to President (Veto, Executive Order, etc.)

Executive Branch Compare/Contrast:
Governor (State) vs. President (Federal)

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The Chief Executive of the United States is the ​

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. On the other hand, the Chief Executive of a specific state is known as the ​

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. The US President is chosen by the ​

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, while the Governor of any given state is chosen by the ​

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President

Governor

Electoral Vote

Popular Vote

Types of Local Govt. in the US

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Match the different types of local government to the correct definition below:

• Counties

• Municipalities

• Townships

• Special Districts

Largest Form w/in a State

Includes Cities and Towns

Found in New England

Deal w/ a Particular Job

• Largest Form w/in a State

• Includes Cities and Towns

• Found in New England

• Deal w/ a Particular Job

Counties of
South Carolina
(We live in Anderson)

Important Responsibilities of Local Govt.

Funding for Local Govt. in the US

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What is the largest source of revenue ($) for state and local government?

The Rule of Law

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At all levels of government, Americans (including elected officials) are expected to follow the law. This principle is known as the...