American Government - Chapter 11 + 12

Which part of the U.S. Constitution lists the expressed powers of the federal government?

Article I, Section 8

Which part of the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the states while offering states protections?

Article IV

Which is an example of a concurrent power?

Levying taxes

What is the only state to have a unicameral legislature?

Nebraska

The Supreme Court case of Baker v. Carr, which put an end to malapportionment, originated in what state?

Tennessee

What is the actual court of "last resort"?

U.S. Supreme Court

A citizen petition to repeal an unpopular law would result in __________________ in some states

Popular referendum

What kind of court would most likely have a case involving errors made during a trial in a lower court?

Appellate court

The state official in charge of representing the state in legal matters is the…

Attorney general

What kind of court is most likely to hear a civil suit between neighbors?

Trial court

The state official in charge of recording and publishing all laws and overseeing elections is the…

Secretary of State

Which is an example of an inherent power of the federal government?

Buying land from another country

The state official in charge of reviewing the conduct of state departments and offices to make sure work is done honestly and efficiently is the…

State Auditor

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The state official in charge of handling and keeping track of the flow of money into and out of state government is the…

State Treasurer

After a lawmaker introduces a bill, what is the next step in the process of that bill becoming a law?

The bill goes to a committee for review and approval.

What are two powers that the federal and state governments share?

Concurrent Powers: Making and enforcing laws and making taxes.

Describe the difference between a governor's judicial powers to commute and to parole.

Parole: Early Release + Commute: Reduce their sentence

What is the chief duty of a governor?

Heads the executive branch

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Difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

Misdemeanor: Not very serious, small fine or up to 1 year in jail + Felony: Serious, like murder or kidnapping

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What is the difference between Legislative Referendum + Popular Referendum?

Legislative Referendum: A vote called by a legislature to seek voter approval of a law + Popular Referendum: A question placed on a ballot by a citizen petition to decide if a law should be repealed

Who replaces the Governer?

Lieutenant Governor

A local school district is a common example of a special district unit of government

True

The county is normally the state's largest political and _________________ unit.

Territorial

In the strong commission form of county government, the county board acts as the…

Executive authority and legislature.

Today, most large cities have a strong-mayor system.

True

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Bringing criminals to justice is the role of the…

District Attorney

County and township governments share powers in the…

Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states.

A board of county commissioners acts as the county's _ by passing ordinances and setting the county's budget.

Legislature

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Most Americans live in and experience local government in

Cities or urban areas.

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Under the council-manager form of government, a _____________ administers the city's day-to-day affairs.

City manager

Most urban areas in the United States use the commission form of government.

False

The taxes placed on taxable properties within a county are based on the estimates of the county's

Assessor

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In the United States, state constitutions usually set up the powers and duties of local government

True

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New England’s government?

Town govs. handle most of the gov. duties of small communities.

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Who makes sure that the spending are being used according to state + local law.

County Auditor

Who makes sure that the spending are being used according to state + local law.

County Auditor

No townships, county government.

South + West

What is Malapportionment

Unequal representation in state legislatures

What is the most common type of city government?

Strong-Mayor Council

Type of city government with the fewest voter choices

Council-Manager

The state official in charge of elections

Secretary of State

To demand and collect tax or other payment

Levy

There are 134 of these in Minnesota

Members of the House of Representatives

Current MN Governer?

Tim Walz

How are the districts divided?

1 Senator + 2 Representatives

How many districts are in Minnesota?

67 Districts

There are 10 of these districts in Minnesota

Judicial districts

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Orono’s Senators in District 45 + 37

Kelly Morrison + Warren Limmer

Orono’s Representatives in District 45A + 37A

Andrew Meyers + Kristin Robbins

Number of counties in Minnesota

87 Counties