Unit 3 Test

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Municipal, State, and National governments all have what in common?

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To use legislation and regulations to best serve their constituents.

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What is a city charter?

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A constitution for the city government.

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How can citizens most directly influence municipal government decisions?

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By attending city council meetings

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What is a municipal ordinance?

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A local law or regulation

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Which group of people is primarily responsible for creating municipal policies?

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The city council

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If a legislative body at the municipal, state, or national level is holding a public hearing, what is a reason for doing so?

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To incorporate public participation in decision-making

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A legislator's main job is to...

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Attend legislative sessions to help create and pass bills

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Municipality is a term that is

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used to describe lower more local levels of govt, like a city or town

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What is the difference between expressed powers and implied powers in the Constitution?

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Implied powers are not listed in the Constitution & expressed powers are listed word-for-word.

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What is required for a bill to become a law in Congress?

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A simple majority in both the House and Senate