State and Local Governments
NC History
What was the first state to call for complete independence from Britain?
What was the name of the document?
What did NC want added to the Constitution?
Would this make them Federalists or Anti Federalists?
How many Constitutions has NC had?
When was the last one?
What was added?
Who was the first African American to vote in NC?
State Government
How are state governments set up just like the Federal government?
Which state does not allow voters to ratify amendments?
Which is the only state that has a unicameral legislature?
What is Full Faith and Credit?
What is Extradition?
Executive Branch
Led by a _______________________
Governors can be elected for 2 consecutive 4 yr terms like the President.
Can governors get elected again?
If so, when?
Who has the same job and responsibilities at the Vice President but on the state level?
Does the Governor have similar powers as the President?
If so list some?
Executive Officials
The Governor has many different departments that help him/her with her job and like the President they
are led by a secretary. Instead of these officials being appointed by the president and then approved by the
Senate, how do state officials they get their job?
Legislative Branch
What is the Legislative Branch of North Carolina’s state government called?
List and explain the 2 types of laws they make?
What is Legislative Oversight?
What was the outcome of Reynolds vs. Sims (1964) –
What is apportionment?
What are the requirements for state Legislators?
The legislative process is the same on the state level as the national level
Judicial Branch
Misdemeanors
Felonies
Trial courts
Appellate courts
State Supreme Court
Plea Bargain
County Government
County?
County seat?
Who establishes local governments?
What is a charter?
All counties provide services for their citizens.
County boards have legislative powers
Ordinance?
What do they provide on the county level?
They collect revenue through what type of taxes?
They have executive powers to enforce laws on the local level
County Officials
Sheriff
District Attorney
Coroner
County clerk
Assessor
Town Governments
Some counties are divided into towns.
In northern state they are divided into smaller units called _________________________________.
In the ______________________________________ town governments are more important that county governments.
Why do you this this is?
What is the smallest unit of local government?
What are special districts?
City Governments
What is a charter?
Home rule?
Ward?
What kind of issues to city governments deal with?
How are city’s organized?
-Executive leader. Presides over city council meetings.
-Legislative branch of the city – voter elected
-City Manager – helps make decisions on city projects. Appointed by the city council
Community Problems
Public policy –
Zoning
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A zoning board decides what land will be used for.
Different zones for residential, business, and public land.
Provides a map for the community.
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Taxes: Sales, property and income.
User fees: Fares paid for the use of services.
Bond: Borrow the money and pay it back later.
Financing
Education
Education is the most expensive service provided by state and local governments.
Magnet schools
Vouchers
Urban renewal
Shortages and pollution
Many places have shortages on power and water
Conservation –
Disposing of garbage is a problem (landfills). Why do you think it is?
Recycling –
Categorical Grants
Types of Aid
Block grants
Project grants
Fiscal Federalism
What do most state and national government interactions involve?
What are the 3 types of fiscal federalism listed in the power point?
Advantages of Federalism for
Democracy
Disadvantages of federalism
for Democracy
Summary of Federalism
Federalism is a governmental system in which –
The US has moved from a dual (________________________________________________________) to cooperative federalism
(_________________________________________________________________)
Fiscal Federalism is the new federalism
Additional Terms you should know –
Statute
Civil Case
Defendant
Incorporate
At large election