Local Government

A political unit that has the authority to govern itself.

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• State

• Concurrent powers

These powers are solely given to the federal government.

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• State

• Concurrent powers

These powers are reserved for the state governments.

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• State

• Concurrent powers

These powers are shared by both the federal and state governments.

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• State

• Concurrent powers

This is established by and gets its’ powers from states; includes counties, townships, & municipalities.

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• local government

• Concurrent powers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 branches of state governments?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Federal

• Judicial

Each state is divided into _____, through which the people are represented in the state’s legislature.

• Legislative districts

• Counties

• Cities

• Townships

This individual is the chief executive of a state government.

• President

• Diplomat

• Senator

• Governor

This document describes how a state’s government must operate.

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Charter

• Bill of Rights

Through these measures, citizens have the opportunity to give input on the laws they want enacted.

• Initiatives & referendums

• Direct election of the president

• Public opinion polls

• Grand council vote