Section 2.7: State and Local Government

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Article 4: State and Local Government

•Federalism: Government Power is divided/shared between 2 Levels (National/Federal & State/Local).

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In the United States, government power is divided and shared between two levels. This is known as...

Different Types of Govt. Power

Match

Match the different types of Govt. Power to the correct definition:

Enumerated Powers

Reserved

Powers

Concurrent

Powers

Powers given to the National Govt.

Powers given to the State Govt.

Powers held by both levels.

Examples of Govt. Power

Categorize

Options (9)

Form an Army/Navy

Print/Coin Money

Declare War

Regulate Education

Conduct Elections

Pass Marriage Laws

Levy Taxes

Borrow Money

Maintain Law/Order

Match the following government powers to the correct category:

Enumerated

Reserved

Concurrent

How does the structure of State Governments mirror those of the Federal Government?

Each level has 3 branches (Legislative/Executive/Judicial)
Names/Roles are very similar at both levels.
Examples: State Supreme Court = Interprets State Laws

What are two common differences between government roles at the state level?

Geography: State Officials only apply to their own state. (Federal = Entire Country)
Title of Office: US Congress (Federal) vs. South Carolina General Assembly (State).

Governor: "Chief Executive" of a State (President = Federal).
Gubernatorial Election:
Popular Vote > Electoral Vote
Similar Powers to President (Veto, Executive Order, etc.)

Executive Branch Compare/Contrast:
Governor (State) vs. President (Federal)

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The Chief Executive of the United States is the

. On the other hand, the Chief Executive of a specific state is known as the

. The US President is chosen by the

, while the Governor of any given state is chosen by the

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President

Governor

Electoral Vote

Popular Vote

Types of Local Govt. in the US

Match

Match the different types of local government to the correct definition below:

Counties

Municipalities

Townships

Special Districts

Largest Form w/in a State

Includes Cities and Towns

Found in New England

Deal w/ a Particular Job

Counties of
South Carolina
(We live in Anderson)

Important Responsibilities of Local Govt.

Funding for Local Govt. in the US

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What is the largest source of revenue ($) for state and local government?

The Rule of Law

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At all levels of government, Americans (including elected officials) are expected to follow the law. This principle is known as the...

Article 4: State and Local Government

•Federalism: Government Power is divided/shared between 2 Levels (National/Federal & State/Local).

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