Ch 13 Notes

Question 0

List and describe the three types of power the federal government has

Answer 0

Expressed power which are statuses in the constitution

Implied which are not directly stated but are based off the constitution

Innerant powers which the government has simply because it is the government

Question 1

Which article of the us constitution limits the power of the states while offering states protection

Answer 1

Article iv

Question 2

Reserved powers are given only to the states which amendment explains this

Answer 2

The tenth amendment

Question 3

What are some of the limits on the power of the states

Answer 3

Can’t declare war
Can’t issue their own money
Can’t make treaties with other countries
Can’t impose taxes on imports

Question 4

Explain ways the federal and state government work together

Answer 4

Grants in aids

Question 5

What are the similarities of the all star governments

Answer 5

List and describe the three branches of government

Question 6

What are the differences making state constitutions

Answer 6

Length
When it was published
Amount of constitutions
How specific

Question 7

When was florida first constitution drafted

Answer 7

1838

Question 8

What were some major changes in floridas constitution

Answer 8

Outlawed slavery
Added poll taxes 
Stated everyone can vote
Organizes the cabinet
New education board

Question 9

How long has the current constitution been in effect

Answer 9

40

Question 10

Which state has a unicameral legislature

Answer 10

Nebraska

Question 11

What is the term of officers for senators and house members

Answer 11

4

2

Question 12

What are the age requirements for the house and senate

Answer 12

18 or 21

18-25

Question 13

What role does the census play in re districting

Answer 13

It is the basis for drawing new district lines

Question 14

What role did the supreme. Court case baker v Carr play on Malapportionment

Answer 14

It asked for boundaries to be redrawn based in population shifts

Question 15

When do stae legislatures meet

Answer 15

Session or special session

Question 16

What are some responsibilities of state legislatures

Answer 16

Make laws
Work for the people of their district
Approve people named by govener

Question 17

What kind of legislative power do citizens have

Answer 17

Referendums

Question 18

What are the states major source of income

Answer 18

Taxes

Question 19

What are the two main types of taxes

Answer 19

Sales tax which are payed when people purchase items

Income tax earn from working or from other sources

Question 20

What are other ways of income

Answer 20

Charging fees on driving marriage and fishing

Question 21

What does most states spending pay for

Answer 21

Services such as healthcare and education

Question 22

What are some of the economic challenges state governments face today

Answer 22

Low income , growing demands , and budget shortfalls

Question 23

Why is it important for judges to be free of bias

Answer 23

To judge fairly

Question 24

What six ways are judges selected

Answer 24

Govener 
State legislature
State Supreme Court
City officials 
Voters
Combination

Question 25

What is the term of office for trial court judges

Answer 25

6-8 years usually but can vary from 4-10

Question 26

How are applettle judges selected

Answer 26

Half state elect

Half govener chooses

Question 27

What is the teen for state Supreme Court

Answer 27

41 states are either 6,8,10 but the rest are larger or shorter terms

Question 28

What is the differnce between a line item veto and a normal vet

Answer 28

Like item veto is a specific part of the bill

Question 29

Who takes over if govener dies or leaves office

Answer 29

Lieutenant is next in most states but in some states candidates for govener work with the lieutenant

Question 30

Who chooses the of dials that head the executive department at state level

Answer 30

The official are elected by citizens

Question 31

Who makes up the cabinet

Answer 31

Department officials

Question 32

When does the cabinet meet

Answer 32

Regularly with the govener

Question 33

What are cabinet members responsibility

Answer 33

To bring special knowledge when discussing issues