Exploring the Functions of State Legislative Branches

The video tutorial explains the legislative branch at the state level, focusing on the powers reserved for states by the Tenth Amendment. It describes the structure of state governments, which include legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and highlights common elements in state constitutions. The tutorial details the powers and limitations of state legislatures, such as overseeing elections and creating laws, while also outlining prohibited actions like coining money or passing ex post facto laws. Finally, it covers the bill to law process, from introduction in the State House to potential veto by the governor.

What does the Tenth Amendment state about powers not given to the Federal government?

• They belong to the Federal government.

• They are not addressed in the Constitution.

• They belong to the States.

• They are shared between the Federal government and the States.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of state government?

• Legislative Branch

• Financial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is one common element found in all State Constitutions?

• A federal tax system

• A foreign policy outline

• A national defense plan

• A bill of rights

What are the two parts of most State Legislatures?

• State House of Commons and State Senate

• State House of Representatives and State Senate

• State Assembly and State Council

• State Congress and State Senate

Which of the following is a power of the State Legislature?

• Regulating business

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Issuing passports

State legislators are forbidden from passing which type of law?

• Health regulations

• Ex post facto laws

• Tax laws

• Education laws

What is the first step in the Bill to Law process at the State level?

• The bill is signed by the Governor.

• The bill is introduced by a State Representative.

• The bill is voted on by the public.

• The bill is debated in the State Senate.

Who can write a bill that is introduced in the State Legislature?

• Any citizen

• Only the Governor

• Only State Representatives

• Only State Senators

What happens to most bills in the committee stage?

• They die in committee.

• They are signed into law.

• They are passed without changes.

• They are sent directly to the Governor.

How can a vetoed bill still become law?

• By a public referendum

• By a 2/3 vote in both the State House and State Senate

• By a simple majority vote in the State House

• By the Governor changing their mind