civics power point q and a 1

how many states call their lawmaking body a legislature

26

what diffrent names do states call their lawmaking body

legislature, general assembly, general court, legislative assembly

do states have the ability to recall elected officials

yes, if allowed in the constitution

how many states do not have a lietenant governor

7

according to the Northwest Ordinance, what did their lawmakers of each area have to do before that area could apply for statehood

reach a population of 60,000, write a constitution to be approved by congress

who is the current state treasurer of louisiana

john flemming

who is the Lt governor of louisiana

billy Nungesser

in civil cases what is the person filling the complaints known as

the plaintiff

in small claims, are lawyers present

noo

what is the makeup of new hampshires lawmaking body

400 reps, 200 sen

name 3 divisions of municipal courts

traffic, juvenile, family

who is in the second highest position in state government

lietenant governeor

which article states that the U.S shall guarantee every state in the union a republican form of government

article 4 section 4

6 things that must be included in a state constitution

preamble, bill of rights, methods of amending, provisions for elections, provisions for managing state affairs, outline of way the government will be organized

what executive officer in this state is in charge of legal buissness

attorny general

who is the secretary of state in lousiana

nancy landry

what are the powers and duties of a governor

carry out laws. help pass laws.draws up a budget. outline what he wants in a legislative session. appoint state officials. oversee state police, bring out national guard, pardon and reprieve prisoners

who in the state is in charge of handling all state funds

state treasurer

is there a set age for legislators to reach before they can be elected to the lawmaking body

yes, 18 is the minimum but it varies state to state

if a governor feels that it is necessary for legislatures to meet on a regular sessions, what must he or she do

call a special session

how does the superintendent of education get his position

appointed by the bese board

in terms of voting rights, what are states allowed to do

set up where elections are held, picture i’d ext. cannot touch voting rights or minimum voting age

when did the supreme court declare that all elections must have equal population

1964

who in the state government ensures that public funds are spent properly

state auditor

has Puerto rico ever considered applying for statehood

yes. 1993. voters said no

who is president attorney general in louisiana

liz murrel

what is a refrendum

process where laws passed by legislature are approved by the people

how many states call their lawmaking body a general assembly

19