Government Unit F Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which best describes the evolution of government in America?

Small local government first formed, then state/colonial governments, then the large federal government.

When the constitution was developed, the framers thought that the existing local governments:

should be left alone to handle everything that was not a national concern.

Under the US Constitution, which is an area that state governments do not have control over?

International treaties with other countries.

Which is the only state without a bicameral legislature?

Nebraska. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a concurrent power of both federal and state governments?

Healthcare systems. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following levels of government has the biggest impact on the everyday life of Americans?

Local governments. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is something that city and local governments do not provide their citizens?

Protection of the army and navy. Signup and view all the answers

Where do city and municipal governments get their official power?

The state government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the city or town where the county government has its offices and its officials meet?

County seat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the aspect of local government found in some communities where the registered voters in a town come together to elect officials and decide on everything from road construction to taxes within their town?

Town meeting. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cases would be tried in a criminal court?

Julian is accused of trespassing on a business's property and breaking a window. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions will be tried in a civil court?

Child custody. Signup and view all the answers

What is a felony?

A major crime punishable by more than a year of jail time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a misdemeanor?

A minor crime punishable by fines, community service, or less than a year of jail time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defendant?

A person accused of a crime or wrongdoing. Signup and view all the answers

What is a plaintiff?

A person accusing another of wrongdoing in civil court. Signup and view all the answers

What are exhibits?

Evidence in a trial. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a way for state judges to be chosen?

Appointment by the President of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Where do most states or local cases begin?

A trial court. Signup and view all the answers

How many federally recognized tribes are there in the United States?

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Which best explains how the constitution establishes government control over Indian affairs?

The Constitution establishes that the federal government has control over Indian affairs. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these rights is a current concern in the state of Arizona's relations with native tribes?

Water rights. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a service that is provided by tribal nations?

Social Security. Signup and view all the answers

How many articles are in the Arizona constitution?

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Which of following is not a concern at the state level in Arizona?

Uncertainty over spending extra tax revenue. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways that the Arizona constitution is different from other state constitutions?

English is the official language of the state. Signup and view all the answers

In what way is Arizona's constitution similar to other state constitutions?

All states but one have a bicameral legislature. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evolution of Government

Government evolution in America progressed from small local governments, to state/colonial governments, culminating in a large federal government.

Local Government Autonomy

Framers of the Constitution believed existing local governments should manage all non-national issues independently.

State Control Limitations

Under the US Constitution, state governments do not manage international treaties with other countries.

Nebraska's Legislature

Nebraska is unique as the only state without a bicameral legislature.

Concurrent Powers

Both federal and state governments share concurrent powers such as managing healthcare systems.

Impact of Local Government

Local governments significantly affect the daily lives of Americans more than other government levels.

Military Protection

City and local governments do not provide military protection, such as that offered by the army and navy.

Source of City Power

City and municipal governments derive their authority from state governments.

City Manager Role

A city council hires a city manager, a professional trained in managing large urban areas.

Commission Government

A commission comprises citywide elected officials who exercise both executive and legislative authority in city governance.

Mayor-City Council Structure

This structure involves an elected mayor as the executive and elected officials from various neighborhoods forming the legislative body.

County Seat

The term for the city or town housing the county government’s offices and officials is "county seat."

Town Meeting

A town meeting allows registered voters in a community to elect officials and make local decisions on issues such as road construction and taxes.

Criminal Court Case Example

An example of a criminal court case is one where an individual is accused of trespassing and vandalism.

Civil Court Case Example

A child custody dispute would be resolved in civil court.

Felony Definition

A felony is a serious crime that can result in more than one year of incarceration.

Misdemeanor Definition

A misdemeanor is a lesser offense punishable by fines, community service, or less than a year in jail.

Legal Definitions

The defendant is the person accused of a crime, while the plaintiff is the person bringing a civil lawsuit against another.

Trial Evidence

Exhibits refer to the evidence presented during a trial.

State Judges Selection

U.S. presidents do not appoint state judges; this is not a method of selection.

Case Origin

Most state or local cases are initiated in trial courts.

Federally Recognized Tribes

The United States recognizes 567 tribes.

Control Over Indian Affairs

The Constitution assigns control of Indian affairs to the federal government.

Arizona and Native Tribes

Water rights remain a contentious issue in Arizona's relationship with Native tribes.

Services by Tribal Nations

Tribal nations do not provide services such as Social Security.

Arizona Constitution Articles

The Arizona Constitution consists of 30 articles.

Arizona State Concerns

Uncertainty regarding spending extra tax revenue is not a primary state concern in Arizona.

Language in Arizona Constitution

One distinct aspect of the Arizona Constitution is that English is designated as the official language.

Similarities in State Constitutions

Except for Nebraska, all states have a bicameral legislature, reflecting a common structural feature.

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Explore the evolution of government in America with these flashcards from Government Unit F. Learn about the development of local, state, and federal governments, and understand the perspective of the framers of the Constitution regarding local governance. Enhance your knowledge of American government structures and their historical context.