Civics power point q and a 2

Are the terms of office the same for all lawmaking bodies throughout the U.S

No

Official who typically succeeds the governor in U.S. states lacking a lieutenant governor

The Secretary of State (e.g., in Arizona, Oregon, Wyoming) or the President of the State Senate (e.g., in Maine, New Hampshire), depending on the specific state constitution.

How are comitee members placed on comitee in the states

They are appointed by the leaders of the legislative

What types of programs do state taxes help to pay for

Education, highways, health and safety

who is the current superintendent of education of Louisiana

Dr. Cade burmley

Which state official is in charge of keeping state records

The Secretary of State

What clause ensures that states will accept the documents and decisions of other states

Full faith and credit clause

What constitutional convention set you out federal system of government

Constitutional convention if 1787

On a state appeals is a jury present

No

In order to pay the bills, the state treasurer needs written permission to pay. Who gives them permission and what is the order called?

The Comptroller gives permission, and the order is called a warrant.

Who usually presides over a magistrate court or police court?

A magistrate or justice of the peace

How are judges for a state Supreme Court put in place?

Through one of five main methods depending on the state: gubernatorial appointment, legislative selection, partisan election, nonpartisan election, or merit selection (the Missouri Plan) followed by retention elections.

Give at least 2 ways that states work together

Extradition, full faith and credit claise

What type of military aide does the federal government assist the state government with

National Guard Support, Border Security and Counterdrug Operations, Civil Disturbances and Special Events, Public Health Emergencies, Natural Disaster Response

What is the salary if a Louisiana legislator

16800

What do civil cases deal with

Money, disputes between individuals and businesses

If a person does not like the decision of a state appeals court, can he or she appeal anywhere or is the decision final

They can appeal with Supreme Court

How many states call their lawmaking body a legislative assembly

3