Foundations of government & economics Unit test review

Separation of powers Means that certain ______________ are given to each ______________ of the state __________________________

Separation of powers The idea of separation of powers is in our state constitution because it keeps ________ from becoming more _______________ than the others

How can the EXECUTIVE BRANCH “check” the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH? Checks & balances How can the EXECUTIVE BRANCH “check” the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?

Which branch of the state government is the LARGEST?

Requirements to be STATE SENATOR? STATE SENATE Requirements to be STATE SENATOR? AGE: US Citizenship: State Citizenship:

State house of representatives Requirements to be STATE REPRESENTATIVE? Age: US Citizenship: State Citizenship:

Bills, bills, bills… What type of legislation (bill) must begin in the HOUSE? Transportation Appropriation Education Constitutional Amendments

How long is the term in office for a member of the General Assembly?

List 2 powers of the General Assembly:

How many members are in the State Senate?

State house of representatives How many members in the State House of Representatives?

Who is the leader of the State Senate?

State house of representatives Who is the leader of the State House of Representatives?

Does the Senate & House have to pass the same version of a bill? Bills, bills, bills… Does the Senate & House have to pass the same version of a bill?

GOVERNOR What is the term length for Governor, and how many years can he/she serve in a row?

Qualifications to be Governor/ Lt. Governor: Executive branch Qualifications to be Governor/ Lt. Governor: Age: US Citizenship: State Citizenship:

What are the two main political parties in our state? Party time What are the two main political parties in our state?

What is the role of a political party? Party time What is the role of a political party?

The party with the MOST members is the _____________ party Party Time The party with the MOST members is the _____________ party

Who? You? Me? Idk but I should! This term involves knowing that actions have consequences:

The party with the FEWEST members is the _____________ party Party Time The party with the FEWEST members is the _____________ party

ROCK THE VOTE A voter registered in one county can vote in a different county? YES or NO

I’M JUST A BILL… Put the steps for a bill becoming a law into order (Use the Letters of the Answers ONLY) Floor Consideration Committee Consideration Introduction Drafting Governor Consideration

Questions 21 - 25 Party with FEWEST members: Serves as president of the Senate: Knowing that actions have consequences Party with MOST members: Serves as leader of the HOUSE:

Topics for Written Responses It’s the write time… Topics for Written Responses Delinquent vs. Unruly acts (examples) Felonies vs. Misdemeanors (examples) Be able to explain WEAK Mayor, STRONG Mayor, Council-Manager forms of city government Revenues vs. Expenditures (examples) Choices the State Government makes with limited resources