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What are they separated by?

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The Constitution

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What are the two Federal government

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  1. Central Government

2. Regional Government

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Two Views

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  1. Cooperative Federalism

2. States Rights Model

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Cooperative Federalism

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Decision making is shared, but the Federal Government is supreme

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States Rights

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Competitive relationship between the state and national governments
(Gain in power for one side is a loss in power of the other side)

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What is the general thinking of States Rights people

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The states will have more control over local affairs

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Principals of State Government

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  1. Popular Sovereignty
  2. Limited Government
  3. Separation of Powers
  4. Checks and Balances
  5. Bicameral Legislature
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Which state does Bicameral Legislature not apply to

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Nebraska

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What are the functions of the State Government?

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  1. Police Power
  2. Public Services
  3. To control local government
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What is involved in Police Power?

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  1. Public safety
  2. Public health
  3. Public transportation
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What is involved in Public Services?

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  1. Roads
  2. Education
  3. Fire Department
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Dillon’s Rule

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All units of local government are created by and subordinate to the states

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What do state constitutions contain?

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  1. Bill of Rights
  2. Structure of the State Government
  3. Established systems of local government
  4. Established state boards, agencies, and institutions
  5. Established revenue systems (taxes)
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Tennessee becomes a state when

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1796

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What were the first capitals of Tennessee?

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Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Nashville

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When did Nashville become the state capital

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1876

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How many constitutions has TN had?

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3

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The constitution that we have today was written when

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1870

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When were the 3 different constitutions made?

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  1. 1796
  2. 1835
  3. 1870
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State Legislative Branch Characteristics

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  1. It has a name
  2. Bicameral
  3. Session
  4. Committees
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What is the name of the TN Legislative Branch

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Tennessee General Assembly

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What does it mean that the State Legislative Branch is bicameral?

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It has a

  1. House of Representatives-99
  2. Senate-33
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Legislative Session lasts how long

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90 days over two years

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What are the primary functions of the State Legislative Branch?

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  1. Make laws

2. Provide financing for the operation of the state government

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Who can the Extraordinary Sessions be called by
1. Governor | 2. Speaker of the House and Speaker of the Senate at the request of 2/3 of the members
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Who elects the Constitutional Officers
The legislature
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Who are the Constitutional Officers?
1. Secretary of State 2. Comptroller of the Treasury 3. State Treasurer
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How long is the term for the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Treasurer?
Both are two terms
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Legislation (Process of a Bill)
1. A bill may originate in either House (Senate of House of Reps.) but it must be introduced by the 10th legislative day 2. The bill must be passed on 3 different legislative days in both Houses (6 times total) 3. You must have a majority vote in both Houses 4. It is then sent to the governor
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What options does the governor have with a bill?
1. Veto - Majority can override the veto 2. Sign it 3. Do nothing for 10 days and it becomes a law
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State Senate term is how long?
4 years | - Staggered
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Qualifications for the TN State Senate
1. 30 years old 2. U.S. citizen 3. Lived in TN for 3 years 4. Lived in the district for 1 year
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Leadership Positions in the State Senate
1. Lieutenant Governor (Also the State Speaker of the Senate) 2. Majority Leader 3. Minority Leader 4. Speaker Pro Tempore
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Lieutenant Governors Powers
1. Succeeds the Governor 2. Presides over all sessions of the senate 3. Appoints all committees and the committee chairman 4. Member of all standing committees
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Standing Committees
Always are in existence
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How many Standing Committees are there in TN?
9 1. Judiciary Committee 2. Transportation Committee
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What is an important Select Committee?
Calendar Committee
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Intermediate Appellate Courts in TN
1. Courts of Appeal | 2. Courts of Criminal Appeals
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Courts of Appeal
Only hear civil cases
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Only hear criminal cases
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Trial Courts in TN
1. Probate Courts 2. Chancery Courts 3. Circuit Courts 4. Criminal Cases 5. Courts of Limited Jurisdiction 6. General Sessions Courts 7. Municipal Courts
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Probate Court
Deals with guardianships and estates
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Chancery Court
Deals with domestic relations and civil cases
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Circuit Court
Deals with domestic relations and civil and criminal cases
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Criminal Courts
Deals with criminal cases
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Court of Limited Jurisdiciton
Deals with paternity and cases involving juveniles
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What is an example of Court of Limited Jurisdiction
Juvenile Courts
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General Sessions Court
Deals with preliminary hearings, civil cases up to $10,000, domestic relations, mental health, misdemeanors, and DUI's
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Municipal Courts
Interpret and apply the ordinances of a town
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How many counties are in TN
95
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County Government Consists of
1. Sheriff 2. County Mayor 3. County Commission 4. Trustee 5. Register of Deeds 6. County Clerk 7. Assessor of Property 8. Board of Education 9. County Coroner 10. Super Intendant of Schools
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Sheriff
Elected by the people
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Sheriff's Primary Duties
1. Preserve the peace 2. Maintain the jail 3. Serve court orders
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County Mayor
Elected by the people
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County Mayor's Duties
1. In charge of the counties property | 2. Must prepare a report on the counties financial situation
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County Commission
Made up of the County Commissioners
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What do the County Commissioners serve as
The Legislative Body
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County Commission's Duties
1. Set tax rates | 2. Prepare the county budget
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Trustee's Duties
1. Collects the counties taxes 2. Pays the counties debts 3. Responsible for investing extra funds
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Register of Deeds' Duties
1. Responsible for the safe keeping of the counties legal documents
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County Clerk Duties
1. Collect the will tax
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Assessor of Property Duties
1. Determines the value of all real and personal property in the county
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Board of Education
Elected by the people
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Board of Education Duties
Oversee the public schools
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County Coroner
Declare death
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Super Intendant of Schools
Appointed by the Board of Educations
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