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