State & Local Government

The United States government is divided into three different levels. These levels are:

1) The National/Federal/Central Government

2) State Governments

3) Local Governments

What is this division of power called?

• Federalism

• Confederalism

• Unitary

On the National/Federal/Central Level of Government, we have the Legislative Branch (Congress), which is made up of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. What do we call the Legislative Branch (Congress) on the State Level?

• State Senate & State House of Representatives

• Local Senate & Local House of Representatives

• Provincial Senate & Provincial House of Representatives

On the National/Federal/Central Level of Government, in the Executive Branch the Chief Executive is the President of the United States. What do we call the Chief Executive on the State Level?

• The State President

• The Governor

• The Prime Minister

On the National/Federal/Central Level of Government, in the Judicial Branch the highest court is the United States Supreme Court. What do we call the highest court on the State Level?

• The State Supreme Court (or Florida Supreme Court, in Florida)

• The Local Supreme Court

• The Provincial Supreme Court

What do we call something you MUST do, otherwise you could face a consequence? (For example: paying taxes or obeying laws)

• Right

• Responsibility

• Obligation

What do we call something that you SHOULD do as a citizen, but there is no direct punishment if you don't do it? (Examples: voting, staying informed, attending public meetings)

• Rights

• Responsibilities

• Obligations

What do we call powers that were not given to the National Government by the Constitution, but were reserved for the State Governments by the 10th Amendment?

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Enumerated/Delegated Powers

What do we call powers that are shared between the National Government and the State Governments?

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated/Delegated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

What do we call powers that are specifically written and outlined in the Constitution for each branch of the National Government?

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Enumerated/Delegated Powers

What is another name for a law created by Congress on the National or State level?

• Statute

• Ordinance

• Charter

• Decree