Government_Ch11_Homework-2

=**Government Chapter 11 Homework #2**= Answer the following from your Internet guide and notes.

1. Which is NOT a way states relate to each other from the Constitution? (A) Full Faith and Credit Clause (B) Privileges and Immunities Clause (C) Extradition (D) Necessary and Proper Clause (E) all (F) none

2. How are state constitutions (like PA's) similar to the U.S. Constitution? (A) limited government (B) three branches/separation of powers (C) representative government (D) preserve rights of the people (E) all (F) none

3. The 10th amendment says any powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the (A) states (B) capital cities (C) counties (D) president and congress (E) all (F) none

4. Most court cases are handled by the (A) U.S. Supreme Court (B) Federal courts (C) state courts (D) magistrate (E) all (F) none

5. Somerset Courthouse is also (A) Superior Court (B) Court of Common Pleas (C) Commonwealth Court (D) Magistrate Court (E) all (F) none

6. PA was founded on the basis of (A) fair justice system (B) equality to all (C) gain independence (D) religious freedom (E) all (F) none

7. Which type of government system is in Central City Borough? (A) Mayor-Council (B) Council-Manager (C) Commission (D) Supervisors (E) all (F) none

8. Shade Township is operated by (A) commissioners (B) councils (C) supervisors (D) board members (E) all (F) none

9. Explain completely the vision of the founders in terms of the states:

10. Explain the vision of William Penn:

11. Who is your state representative?

12. Who is your state senator?

13. Who are your county commissioners?

14. In the 1820s, Southern states wanted the power to declare a federal law null and void (won't obey). This was the Nullification Crisis. How was this a threat to federalism if it was allowed?

15. Should nullification be legal? Why or why not?

16. In 1860-61, Southern states seceded from the Union to preserve slavery in the Civil War. How was this a threat to federalism?

17. Should secession be legal? Why or why not?

18. What are some functions of local government?

19. If there is an issue that is a federal matter, but the federal government is not doing its job, should a state step in and do the job even though it's federal authority? Why or why not?

20. Why is the separation of powers in terms of LEVELS important?

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