History & Geography 903 self test 1 study guide
state court tries what type of cases?
1. civil 2. criminal
4 trial courts
1. district 2. appellate courts 3. superior courts 4. county courts
The check and balance system does not exist in state government.
false
The laws do not protect each citizen the same way.
false
Under the Articles of Confederation the 13 states could:
1. issue money 2. establish an army 3. regulate trade
A good citizen will:
1. let his Representatives know about problems in our government 2. obey his laws 3. support the work of the government
federal government can:
1. regulate trade between states 2. conduct foreign affairs 3. print money
3 ways government derives income
1. sales and property taxes 2. oil, gas, tobacco, alcohol taxes 3. motor vehicle liscenses
3 required qualifications for senators:
1. 25 yrs old 2. citizen of US 3. live in state and district he represents
The __________ first used the term "United states."
Declaration of Independence
domestic courts
hear cases involving family disputes
traffic courts
hear traffic violations
state supreme court
highest court in the state
Secretary of state
keeps states records and issues charters to cities
executive
law enforcement
legislative
lawmaking
reserved powers
promote welfare of citizens
The lieutenant governor acts as the member of the:
senate
shared powers
taxation
In most states the governor has to be thirty years of age or older.
true
Loyalty is an essential part of good citizenship.
true
The national guard can be called in cases of emergency by either the governor or the president of the US.
true
The responsibility of every citizen is to exercise his right to vote in elections.
true
The states have certain reserved powers.
true
bicameral legislature
two legislative branches
juvenile courts
cases involving young people under 18
judicial
constitutionality of laws
10th Amendment
designation of power to state government
All governors receive the same salary.
false
Little similarity exists between the state and federal constitutions.
false
TRUE/FALSE Most constitutions do not include related items.
false
