Governor Lynch appointed Linda Dalianis to be the state Chief Justice. She became our first female Chief Justice when she was approved by…
the executive council!
REVIEW
A federal power is also known as a _____ power.
delegated
A state power is also known as a _____ power.
reserved
A power shared by the state and federal governments is also known as a _____ power.
concurrent
The power to declare war is a _____ power.
delegated
Taxation is an example of a _____ power.
concurrent
This part of the Constitution ensures that states accept the decisions of courts in others states.
Full faith and credit clause
This part of the Constitution reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states.
10 th Amendment
Returning fugitives to other states.
extradition
8.4 state courts
The state’s set of criminal laws is known as the
penal code
______ cases deal with violations of the law. criminal
______ cases deal with disputes between people. civil
_______ court handles major criminal and civil cases. Trial
A person may take their case to an _____________ court if they feel it was not handled fairly in trial.appeals court
Many cities have a __________ court that is divided to hear specific types of cases. municipal
_____________ court hears civil cases involving small sums of money Small claims
In ________, a committee of judges, lawyers, and citizens prepare a list of qualified judges. A governor appoints a judge from this list, who is confirmed by voters in the next election.
The Missouri Plan
This person hears minor cases in some rural areas and towns, and can hand down fines or short jail sentences.
Justice of the peace
Reviewing Vocabulary
A federal power is also known as a _____ power.
delegated
A state power is also known as a _____ power.
reserved
A power shared by the state and federal governments is also known as a _____ power.
concurrent
The qualifications for governor are listed in the state’s
constitution !
The state’s set of criminal laws is known as the
penal code
The governor has the judicial power to ________ certain prisoners. pardon
The governor has the legislative power to ________ bills. veto
The governor’s powers to pardon and veto are crucial _____________ on the powers of the other branches of government.checks
In ________, a committee of judges, lawyers, and citizens prepare a list of qualified judges. A governor appoints a judge from this list, who is confirmed by voters in the next election.
The Missouri Plan
Reviewing Types of Courts
_______ court handles major criminal and civil cases. Trial
A person may take their case to an _____________ court if they feel it was not handled fairly in trial.appeals court
Many cities have a __________ court that is divided to hear specific types of cases. municipal
_____________ court hears civil cases involving small sums of money Small claims
Reviewing People in State government
The state executive branch is headed by the
governor !
Who is the governor of NH?
John Lynch
In MOST states, who becomes head of the executive branch if the governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office.
lieutenant governor !
The lieutenant governor often acts as President of…
President of the state Senate!
Supervises the collection of taxes and pays the state’s bills.
State Treasurer !
Ensures that no public funds from the state treasury are used without authorization.
State Auditor
Is in charge of the state’s legal business or matters concerning law
State Attorney General
Is in charge of keeping state records and carrying out election laws
The Secretary of State
This person hears minor cases in some rural areas and towns, and can hand down fines or short jail sentences.
Justice of the peace