1. Federal, State, and Local Government Mississippi Studies Mrs. Bailey

2. Federal Government I.Constitution- supreme law of the US a.What type of government do we have in the US? b.Sets up 3 branches: 1. Legislative, 2. Executive, 3. Judicial

3. Legislative Branch 1.Legislative branch is covered first in the Constitution 2. it lists the requirements & responsibilities of the legislature a.“Bicameral”- 2 houses : What are they?? b. Powers- enumerated & Implied -House of reps: impeach, raise taxes -Senate: ratifies treaties, confirms Cabinet, try those impeached

4. Executive Branch (Pres,.VP, Cabinet) 1.The President a.Chosen by the electoral college b.Natural born citizen, 35, resident of the US for 14 yrs c.4 year term, re-elected once d. Powers: veto, pardon, etc.

5. Judicial Branch 1.The Supreme Court & all federal lower courts a.9 judges, appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate b.Serve for life or until retirement or death c. Powers: declare laws or presidential acts unconstitutional, forbid executive action through “injunctions”, choose cases it will hear

6. State Government- MS 1. 3 branches: a. Executive: governor (??) b. Legislative: “Bicameral”- HOR’s & Senate c. Judicial: State Supreme Court, Chancery, & Circuit Courts

7. Executive Branch: Governor a. How does one become Gov? elected b. Terms? 2 c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, citizen for 20 yrs (US), res. Of MS for 5 prior to the election d. Powers: enforces, executes, & administers the laws of the state Current Governor: Phil Bryant

8. Executive Branch Lt. GovernorLt. Governor -same requirements -same term limits -President of Senate -Can’t vote on legislation unless a tie Tate Reeves- Lt. Governor

9. Legislative Branch a. “Bicameral” b. HOR & Senate The oldest known picture of the “Old Capitol” building- 1840 The “New Capitol” building

10. Judicial Branch Supreme Court: a. 9 Justices b. Terms: 8 yrs c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, practicing attorney, citizen for 5 years prior to the election d. Powers: basically same as USSC, hears appeals from circuit court & chancery court

11. Chancery Court: -NO jury -divorce, custody, wills Circuit Court: -jury -criminal cases

12. Local Government

13. County Government What county do we live in?What county do we live in? County officials include: supervisors, sheriffs, tax collector, & clerks (records)County officials include: supervisors, sheriffs, tax collector, & clerks (records)

14. Supervisors a. Chief administrative & policy making body of the county - 4 year terms - Powers: maintains roads, maintenance, taxes, & budget - Powers: maintains roads, maintenance, taxes, & budget Greg Wilcox- district 3

15. Tax Collector b. Collects Taxes for the county Judy Fortenberry- Rankin County

16. Clerk c. Record keeping, marriage licenses, minutes from meetings (circuit clerk) d. Receives all papers relating to divorce, adoption, estates, child support/custody (chancery clerk) Circuit Clerk-Rebecca Boyd Chancery Clerk-Larry Swales

17. Sheriff d. Chief law enforcement of the county Bryan Bailey- Sheriff

18. Municipal Government/City

19. What makes a city? a. More than 2,000 people=More than 2,000 people= 301 to 2,000 people=301 to 2,000 people= 50 to 300 people=50 to 300 people= What is a charter?What is a charter?

20. What’s a City’s Purpose? b. To provide services to its citizensTo provide services to its citizens Some examples include:Some examples include: 1. Garbage pickup 2. Water service 3. Police/firemen

21. Forms of City Government c. Mayor-councilMayor-council CommissionCommission Council-ManagerCouncil-Manager WHAT DOES BRANDON HAVE?

22. How are Cities Financed? d. TAXES!TAXES! 1.ad-valorem (Real, Personal) 2.Tax rates a.Mils= 1/10 of a cent $1 per $1,000 of assessed value of property a.Portion of the state’s sales tax (What is MS’s?) 3. Federal grants & fees 4. Homestead exemption reimbursements