civics 8 Flashcards
(47 cards)
What is federalism
The National government shares power with the states
What are Enumerated, Reserved and Concurrent Powers
E- specifically given to Congress in Article I
R- powers not given to Congress and are left up to the states
C- powers that are shared
What are the differences between Categorical, Block and Project Grants
Categorical Grants – funds for some specific, closely defined purpose, Block Grants – funds for much more broadly defined purposes, Project Grants – funds for specific organizations or governmental bodies
What is New Federalism
Federal authorities gradually shift power back to the states
Why are the Mecklenburg Resolves important
The first written document that said the colonies should be free
What did the Halifax Resolves say
NC told their three delegates at the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence if someone else brought it up
How are the U.S. Constitution and NC state constitution similar
a structure with three branches of government, a Declaration of Rights, and principles of checks and balances and separation of powers
What are the voting requirements in NC
Be a U.S. Citizen,18 years old by the next General Election,
Lived in voting precinct for 30 days prior to the election
When did women get the right to vote
1920
.List 3 similarities between the set-ups of the national and state governments
both have the power to tax, make and enforce laws
What is extradition
Governor orders a suspect to be returned to the state where the crime was committed
What is a statute
apply to everyone in the state
Explain the set-up of the NC General Assembly
Senate has 50 members, and house of reps has 120
List the qualifications needed for members of the NC General Assembly
Legislators must be US citizens, live in the district one year (both houses), live in the state two years (Senate) and be 21 years old for House and 25 years old for Senate
What are the qualifications needed to be Governor of NC
30 years old, US citizen 5 years, and a resident of the state for two years
How long is a governor’s term in NC and how is it limited
limited to 2 consecutive terms, but can run again after 4 years
What are the 5 judicial powers of the Governor
Explain what each one does. Commute: Reduce a sentence, Parole: Early release from prison, Can offer pardons and amnesty: legal forgiveness for a crime,Reprieve: Delay the start of a sentence
List the 4 levels of the state court system from lowest to highest and tell what kinds of cases are heard at each level
District Court-Is the trial court for misdemeanors, Superior Court-Is the trial court for felonies, Court of Appeals-Appellate jurisdiction, NC Supreme Court-Highest state court
What is a plea bargain
Defendant pleads guilty in return for a reduced sentence
What is an indictment
officially charged with a crime
Who is the plaintiff
person suing in a civil case
What is a charter
Plan that explains the power of a local government
What is an ordinance
is a local law passed by a county board
How do county governments get revenue
through property tax and sales tax
