CIVICS. State Government. Chapter 8. Section 1: The States Section 2: State Legislatures Section 3: The State Executive Branch Section 4: State Courts

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1 Chapter 8 State Government Section 1: The States Section 2: State Legislatures Section 3: The State Executive Branch Section 4: State Courts, RINEHART AND WINSTON

2 Section 1: The States The Main Idea In the United States, all 50 independent states fit together to form one country. The federal system allows state governments to serve the needs of the their citizens while cooperating as a united country. Reading Focus What powers do state governments have? How do states work together with other states and with the national government in our federal system?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

3 Section 1: The States State Powers Election oversight Education State Troopers Public building programs Health and safety Highways Concurrent powers, like taxation, are exercised by both state and federal governments., RINEHART AND WINSTON

4 Section 1: The States Components of a state constitution: Preamble states the ideals of the government Bill of rights list of rights guaranteed to citizens Outline of government organization duties of the government s branches are spelled out Provisions for elections Provisions for managing state affairs, such as education, law and order, highways, and taxation Methods of amending the state s constitution and list of approved amendments, RINEHART AND WINSTON

5 Section 1: The States Cooperation of states with each other and the federal government: The full faith and credit clause of the U.S. Constitution ensures states will respect court decisions of other states. Fugitives from one state are subject to extradition if found in another state. States work together to reduce pollution and maintain mutual public interests., RINEHART AND WINSTON

6 Section 1: The States Cooperation of states with each other and the federal government: (continued) The U.S. Constitution guarantees a republican government to each state. The federal government must help put down domestic violence in the states. Governments work together to conserve resources, assist the unemployed, build highways, and offer job training., RINEHART AND WINSTON

7 SECTION 1 Question: What types of powers are reserved for the states? Powers Reserved for the States concurrent State Federal, RINEHART AND WINSTON

8 Constitution Comparison Find two similarities and two differences in comparing Bill of Rights. How many articles does each Constitution have? What does Article III state? How is this similar to the U.S. Constitution?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

9 Constitution Comparison Which article has the most sections? How many court systems in Article VI? There is a very strange article, see if you can find it for 1pt EC., RINEHART AND WINSTON

10 Section 2: State Legislatures The Main Idea The process of passing state laws is similar to the process used in the U.S. Congress. In most states, citizens can take a direct role in making the state's laws. Reading Focus How are state legislatures organized to equally represent the citizens of the their state? How are state laws passed? How do citizens participate in making state laws?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

11 Section 2: State Legislatures Many states require similar qualifications and terms of office for state legislators: Must be U.S. citizens and residents of the district they represent Senators must be at least 25 years of age, and representatives must be at least 21. Colorado = 2yrs. House & 4yrs. Senate Salaries and benefits tend to be low. ve_salaries, RINEHART AND WINSTON

12 Section 2: State Legislatures Choosing presiding officers and carrying out legislation: Either the lieutenant governor or a selected official presides over the Senate. (Senate Majority Leader has real power in CO.) 8#q=colorado%20senate%20majority%20leader Speaker of the House is the power in the House. Committees are appointed. Term Limits = House: 4 terms (8 years) - Senate 2 terms (8 years), RINEHART AND WINSTON

13 Section 2: State Legislatures Choosing presiding officers and carrying out legislation: (continued) State bills follow a path similar to that of federal bills before they can become laws. Most states use referendums, recalls, and initiatives before certain bills become laws. o_ballot_measures#1800s, RINEHART AND WINSTON

14 See Senate House Members, RINEHART AND WINSTON

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16 House, RINEHART AND WINSTON

17 Bill becomes a law: Socrative, RINEHART AND WINSTON

18 Section 3: The State Executive Branch The Main Idea A state s executive branch carries out laws made by the state s legislative branch. Governors are the chief executives of state government. Reading Focus Who is the state s chief executive, and what are his or her powers and duties? Who are the other officials of state executive branches?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

19 Section 3: The State Executive Branch Colorado Governor Qualifications at least 30 years old a U.S. citizen a resident of Colorado for at least two years on the day of the election. The standard for residency is not affected by time out of the state due to civil or military service (Article VII, Section 4) Serve four-year terms with limits of one to two terms (2 terms Colorado)., RINEHART AND WINSTON

20 Section 3: The State Executive Branch Duties and powers of governors include Proposing laws and programs to the legislature; approving or vetoing bills. Developing state budgets. Controlling state police and militia. Appointing officials and supervising executive branch., RINEHART AND WINSTON

21 SECTION 3 Question: What are the powers and duties of the governor? 1. Chief Legislator Powers and Duties of the Governor 2. Chief Executive 3. Political Party Leader 4. Other Powers, RINEHART AND WINSTON

22 Section 3: The State Executive Branch Other officials of the state executive branch, in most states: Lieutenant governor succeeds governor; presides over the Senate Secretary of state keeps state records and supervises elections Attorney general in charge of legal business State treasurer supervises all state funds, RINEHART AND WINSTON

23 Section 3: The State Executive Branch Other officials of the state executive branch, in most states: (continued) State auditor (comptroller) supervises the state s financial records Superintendent of public instruction governs local school districts and distributes state funds, RINEHART AND WINSTON

24 Section 3: The State Executive Branch State Executive Agencies and Officials Help the governor carry out the laws Have specific areas of responsibility such as agriculture, justice, labor, public safety, public works, or transportation Officials of agencies are usually appointed by the governor., RINEHART AND WINSTON

25 Section 4: State Courts The Main Idea State court systems include lower courts, general trial courts, appeals courts, and state supreme courts. Reading Focus What kinds of cases do state courts handle? How is the state court system organized? How are state judges selected?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

26 Section 4: State Courts State courts handle Criminal cases, which deal with violations of the law that harm individuals or society. Civil cases, which deal with disputes between individuals or business and generally involve money or property. RINEHART AND WINSTON

27 Section 4: State Courts Four types of state courts and their responsibilities: Lower courts handle minor civil cases and misdemeanors; traffic cases, familyrelations cases, and small claims General trial courts handle major criminal and civil cases, RINEHART AND WINSTON

28 Section 4: State Courts Four types of state courts and their responsibilities: (continued) Appeals courts handle appealed cases from the lower courts State supreme court handles appealed cases from the appeals court, RINEHART AND WINSTON

29 Section 4: State Courts Overcrowding in the courts causes problems. Calendars are often a year or more behind. People wait years for settlements. Jails are overcrowded with accused persons awaiting trial. Crowding thwarts constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial., RINEHART AND WINSTON

30 Chapter 8 Wrap-Up 1. What is the term for the powers granted to state governments, and what are some examples? 2. How are the rules of state governments organized, and under what rule did they agree to cooperate with each other? 3. What conditions must be met in order for someone to serve as a state lawmaker? 4. How can citizens take direct action in legislation and state government? 5. Who heads the state executive branch, and what does the job require? 6. Who helps the governor run the state government? 7. What types of courts exist in most states, and what does each do? 8. How does the appeals process work?, RINEHART AND WINSTON

The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch Each state has its own constitution based on its unique history, needs, philosophy, and geography. Just like the national government, each state's constitution separates power between