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Which best describes the evolution of government in America?
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:
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?
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?
Which is the only state without a bicameral legislature?
Which of the following is a concurrent power of both federal and state governments?
Which of the following is a concurrent power of both federal and state governments?
Which of the following levels of government has the biggest impact on the everyday life of Americans?
Which of the following levels of government has the biggest impact on the everyday life of Americans?
Which of these is something that city and local governments do not provide their citizens?
Which of these is something that city and local governments do not provide their citizens?
Where do city and municipal governments get their official power?
Where do city and municipal governments get their official power?
What is the term for the city or town where the county government has its offices and its officials meet?
What is the term for the city or town where the county government has its offices and its officials meet?
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?
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?
Which of the following cases would be tried in a criminal court?
Which of the following cases would be tried in a criminal court?
Which of the following actions will be tried in a civil court?
Which of the following actions will be tried in a civil court?
What is a felony?
What is a felony?
What is a misdemeanor?
What is a misdemeanor?
What is a defendant?
What is a defendant?
What is a plaintiff?
What is a plaintiff?
What are exhibits?
What are exhibits?
Which of the following is not a way for state judges to be chosen?
Which of the following is not a way for state judges to be chosen?
Where do most states or local cases begin?
Where do most states or local cases begin?
How many federally recognized tribes are there in the United States?
How many federally recognized tribes are there in the United States?
Which best explains how the constitution establishes government control over Indian affairs?
Which best explains how the constitution establishes government control over Indian affairs?
Which one of these rights is a current concern in the state of Arizona's relations with native tribes?
Which one of these rights is a current concern in the state of Arizona's relations with native tribes?
Which of the following is not a service that is provided by tribal nations?
Which of the following is not a service that is provided by tribal nations?
How many articles are in the Arizona constitution?
How many articles are in the Arizona constitution?
Which of following is not a concern at the state level in Arizona?
Which of following is not a concern at the state level in Arizona?
What is one of the ways that the Arizona constitution is different from other state constitutions?
What is one of the ways that the Arizona constitution is different from other state constitutions?
In what way is Arizona's constitution similar to other state constitutions?
In what way is Arizona's constitution similar to other state constitutions?
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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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