State Government Questions (use your Civics Book)
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Section 1 (p.282 -286)
1. What is a federal system?
2. According to the Constitution, what are states not allowed to do?
3. What are reserved powers?
4. What is the supremacy clause?
5. How many states have to approve an amendment before it can be added to the Constitution?
6. What do all state constitutions have in common?
Section 2 (p. 287-290_
1. What are the state lawmaking bodies called?
2. Who are the leaders of the state legislators?
3. From where do ideas for state bills come?
4. What issues face state legislators today?
Section 3 (p.292-295)
1. Who is the chief executive in state governments?
2. What are the qualifications for governor in most states?
3. How long is governor’s term?
4. What legislative powers does a governor have?
5. What is the line-item veto?
6. Does every governor have a cabinet? Explain.
Section 4 (p.297-300)
1. What kinds of cases do magistrate courts handle?
2. Why do you think state supreme courts are called courts of last resort?
3. How long are the terms for state judges?
4. How can state judges be removed from office?