How state and local governments are structured and funded, and how they differ from the federal government, for middle school civics.
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- What are the three branches of state government?
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Legislative, executive, and judicial branches- What is the main job of a state legislature?
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To make state laws- What is the chief executive officer of a state called?
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The governor- What power do governors have over state legislation?
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They can veto bills passed by the legislature- What is the primary governing unit between the state and city levels?
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The county- What is the elected head of a county government called?
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County commissioner or board chair- What is the chief executive of a city or town called?
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The mayor- What is the name of the local government of a city or town?
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Municipal government or city government- Name a power shared by both the federal government and state governments.
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Collecting taxes, making laws, or maintaining courts- What type of tax do most states and local governments rely on for funding?
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Sales tax- What is the main source of funding for local schools?
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Property taxes- What is a local ordinance?
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A law made by a city, town, or county government- Do all states have income tax?
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No, some states do not charge income tax- What is a state constitution?
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A document that outlines the structure and powers of a state government- What is the highest court in a state?
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The state supreme court
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