8th history LA govnt/Executive Branch

What 2 things do governments have the authority to do?

• make laws

• carry out/enforce laws

• spy on citizens

• handle money the way they want

geographical districts that began when the Spanish colony of Louisiana divided the colony based on the Catholic Church

• parishes

• counties

• provinces

• regions

parishes are geographical districts that began when the Spanish colony of Louisiana divided the colony based ________.

• the Catholic Church

• country origin of the people living in an area

• the languages spoken in an area

any powers not given to the federal government not prohibited to the states in the U.S. Constitution belong to the states (or the people)

Actual words of this amendment read:

the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states,

are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people

• 10th amendment

• 9th amendment

• 1st amendment

• 5th amendment

What does the 10th amendment say?

• powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people

• powers not given to the states belong to the federal government

• only the people of the United States have power

• all powers are given to the federal government

What are the 3 branches of government in Louisiana?

• Executive

  Legislative

  Judicial

• Executive

  Legislative

  Senate

• House of Representatives

  Judicial

  Senate

• Legislative

  Judicial

  Presidential

What is the benefit of having 3 branches of government?

• it allows for a system of checks and balances

• it allows each branch to split the workload

• it allows government leaders to choose which branch works best for them

• it allows for a well-rounded government

Under the system of checks and balances, each branch can......

• use its powers to protect the rights of the people

• stop another branch from misusing its power

• combine efforts with another branch to split the work

• ignore the laws

Which branch uses their power of checks and balances in Louisiana to veto a bill passed by the Legislature?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch uses their power of checks and balances in Louisiana to override a governor's veto or impeach or remove state or district officials from office?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial Branch