Abeka American Government Test 5
another name for counties in Louisiana
parish
the developed areas outside the city limits
suburbs
MATCHING I: the central government possesses all political power and rules through local governments
unitary system
What Supreme Court case gave a broader interpretation of Congress' power to regulate commerce?
Gibbons v. Ogden
What is the only state to have a unicameral legislature?
Nebraska*
the fastest and most often used method of voting in state legislatures
voice vote
What is the largest unit of local government in most states?
county
SHORT ANSWER: What Supreme Court case established the doctrine of implied powers?
McCulloch v. Maryland*
What is the most common type of county board?
board of commisioners
powers granted to the states by Amendment 10
reserved powers
What war resulted from the conflict between the states and federal government over states rights?
Civil War*
a federal law supersedes or overrides a similar state law
preemption
the special rights and protections guaranteed to the citizen of a state
privileges and immunities
Name two kinds of grants the national government gives the states.
1. block grants * 2. categorical grants*
Which amendment provided for the federal government to tax personal incomes?
Amendment 16
political power is divided between the national and state governments
federal system
What kind of veto gives the power to veto part of a bill without rejecting the entire bill?
item veto*
What kind of courts are at the bottom of the state court system?
justice of the peace courts
What state office can be compared to that of Vice President?
lieutenant governor
rules that govern the use of money given to states through federal grants
mandates
What is the oldest, most widely used form of city government?
mayor-council form
a major city and the populated area surrounding it
metropolitan area
What Supreme Court case opened the door for federal court regulation of state apportionment?
Baker v. Carr
MULTIPLE CHOICE: What term refers to the division of power among the governments within a nation?
federalism
What term describes the act of one state honoring the civil laws and court decisions of other states?
full faith and credit*
What term means that a municipality has been designated as a legal governmental organization with certain rights and responsibilities?
incorporated
a legal document granted by the state which outlines a form of government for the city
city charter
powers exercised by both the national and state governments
concurrent powers
the central government is subordinate to state governments
confederate system
the city in which a county has its headquarters
county seat
the surrendering of an accused or convicted felon to the state from which he fled
extradition
monies the national government gives to state or local governments for some designated purpose
federal grants
This is not a method for proposing amendments to a state constitution?
federal proposal
the chief source of income for local governments
property tax
the process by which voters may remove a governor from office
recall
an election in which voters approve or reject a proposed amendment
referendum
What is the single most important source of revenue among the states today?
sales tax
Which state executive officer keeps certain state records and documents, administers election laws, and keeps the official state seal?
secretary of state*
What kind of courts help people collect small sums of money allegedly due them?
small claims courts
What kind of state court is generally a court of last resort?
state supreme court
What state executive officer is guardian of a state's finances and is often in charge of tax collection?
treasurer
MATCHING II: the process by which voters propose an amendment to a state constitution
initiative
What term refers to the belief that the states could nullify laws that they considered unconstitutional?
Doctrine of Nullification*
What is the oldest writren constitution now in force anywhere in the world?
Massachusetts constitution*
ESSAY: Why did America's Founding Fathers choose to establish a federal republic?
● The Founding Fathers understood man's sinful nature and wanted to avoid concentrating too much on governmental power in the hands of any one individual, group of men, of the masses of the people. ● To counteract the ambition of sinful man, the Founding Fathers established a federal republic that divided political power among the different levels of government.