Unit 8 State and Local Government Review

State governments are responsible

for...

• coining money

• providing an army and navy

• declaring war

• protecting public welfare and

  the safety of its citizens.

The structures of state and federal governments are similar in that they both have...

• two branches

• four branches

• three branches

• five branches

The PA Constitution and the U.S.

Constitution are similar in that they

both...

• mention that governors are

  in charge of the state and

  taxes should be paid to city

  councils.

• allow amendments and

  mention three branches of

  government.

• state that voting is

  mandatory and every child

  under the age of 20 must

  attend school.

• call for special election

  councils and police stations.

An important responsibility of local

governments is to provide

recreational services for residents. An

example of a recreational service

would be...

• athletic programs for

  children and teens.

• libraries.

• cultural events and festivals.

• All of the above

Which document establishes the

power and duties of most local

governments?

• City charters

• the U.S. Constitution

• State constitutions

• Home rule law

Local governments provide vital

services that are often taken for

granted by citizens. When there is an

automobile accident, who might you

see on the road to help?

• The mayor

• Ambulances, police officers,

  and firefighters

• Township commissioners

• The governor of the state

Just like in the U.S. Congress, the

state legislators have many jobs.

These jobs may include...

• Working for the people in

  their district by helping them

  find solutions to their

  problems

• Making laws for the state

• Approving people named by

  the governor to fill state

  office jobs

• All of the above

Use the chart to answer the question.

The governor holds all of the roles EXCEPT...

• ceremonial leader

• head of the political party

• head of the National Guard

• county sheriff

Below you will see the text from Article I of the PA state constitution.

All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.

After reading the text, which principles do you notice that shaped the PA government?

• Leadership

• Segregation

• Liberty and freedom

• Suffrage

Forty-nine states have a legislature with two houses (like the U.S. Congress). This is known as...

• Legislative representation

• An executive branch

• A unicameral legislature

• A bicameral legislature