How the U.S Constitution Limits Gov Power

What does the U.S. Constitution guarantee for every state?

• A monarchical system

• A republican form of government

• Direct rule by the federal government

• A democratic form of government

What is the role of state governors similar to?

• The role of a mayor

• The role of a city manager

• The role of a senator

• The role of the president

Who may have executive leadership in local government?

• A governor

• A senator

• A mayor or city manager

• A president

What is a common form of local government governance?

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Federal system

• Commission system

What principles does the Texas Constitution contain?

• Socialism, communism, collectivism

• Absolute monarchy, divine right, centralization

• Capitalism, free market, privatization

• Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers

What service is provided on the national level?

• Maintaining civil records

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Maintaining a military

• Conducting local elections

What records do state governments maintain?

• Criminal records only

• Marriage, divorce, birth, death, deeds, vehicle registration

• Passport issuance records

• Federal tax records

Who conducts elections and registers voters?

• State and county level governments

• Only the national government

• International organizations

• Only municipal governments

Which level of government administers justice through municipal courts for low-level offenses?

• National

• International

• Local

• State

Who usually manages a jail system?

• Private corporations

• State governments

• County governments

• City councils