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Federal, State, and
Local Government
Mississippi StudiesMrs. Bailey
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Federal Government
I. Constitution- supreme law of the USa. What type of government do we have
in the US?b. Sets up 3 branches:1. Legislative, 2. Executive, 3. Judicial
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Legislative Branch1. Legislative branch is covered first in the
Constitution2. it lists the requirements & responsibilities of
the legislaturea. “Bicameral”- 2 houses : What are they??b. Powers- enumerated & Implied
-House of reps: impeach, raise taxes-Senate: ratifies treaties, confirms Cabinet, try
those impeached
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Executive Branch (Pres,.VP, Cabinet)
1. The Presidenta. Chosen by the electoral collegeb. Natural born citizen, 35, resident of the US for 14 yrsc. 4 year term, re-elected onced. Powers: veto, pardon, etc.
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Judicial Branch1. The Supreme Court & all federal lower courtsa. 9 judges, appointed by the President,
confirmed by the Senateb. Serve for life or until retirement or deathc. Powers: declare laws or presidential acts
unconstitutional, forbid executive action through “injunctions”, choose cases it will hear
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State Government- MSState Government- MS
1. 3 branches:1. 3 branches:
a. Executive: governor (??)a. Executive: governor (??)
b. Legislative: “Bicameral”- HOR’s & Senateb. Legislative: “Bicameral”- HOR’s & Senate
c. Judicial: State Supreme Court, Chancery, & c. Judicial: State Supreme Court, Chancery, & Circuit CourtsCircuit Courts
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Executive Branch: Executive Branch: GovernorGovernor
a. How does one become Gov? electeda. How does one become Gov? elected
b. Terms? 2b. Terms? 2
c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, citizen for 20 yrs c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, citizen for 20 yrs (US), res. Of MS for 5 prior to the election(US), res. Of MS for 5 prior to the election
d. Powers: enforces, executes, & administers d. Powers: enforces, executes, & administers the laws of the statethe laws of the state
Current Governor: Phil
Bryant
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Executive BranchExecutive Branch
• Lt. GovernorLt. Governor
-same requirements-same requirements
-same term limits-same term limits
-President of Senate-President of Senate
-Can’t vote on legislation unless a tie-Can’t vote on legislation unless a tie
Tate Reeves- Lt. Governor
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Legislative BranchLegislative Branch
a. “a. “BicameralBicameral””
b. HOR & Senateb. HOR & Senate
The oldest known picture of the “Old
Capitol” building- 1840The “New Capitol”
building
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Judicial BranchJudicial Branch
Supreme Court: Supreme Court:
a. 9 Justicesa. 9 Justices
b. Terms: 8 yrsb. Terms: 8 yrs
c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, practicing attorney, c. Requirements: 30 yrs old, practicing attorney, citizen for 5 years prior to the electioncitizen for 5 years prior to the election
d. Powers: basically same as USSC, hears d. Powers: basically same as USSC, hears appeals from circuit court & chancery courtappeals from circuit court & chancery court
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Chancery Court:-NO jury-divorce, custody, wills
Circuit Court:-jury-criminal cases
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Local GovernmentLocal Government
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County GovernmentCounty Government
•What county do we live in?What county do we live in?
•County officials include: County officials include: supervisors, sheriffs, tax collector, supervisors, sheriffs, tax collector, & clerks (records)& clerks (records)
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SupervisorsSupervisors
a.a. Chief administrative & policy making Chief administrative & policy making body of the countybody of the county
- 4 year terms4 year terms
- Powers: maintains roads, maintenance, - Powers: maintains roads, maintenance, taxes, & budgettaxes, & budget
Greg Wilcox- district 3
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Tax CollectorTax Collector
bb. Collects Taxes for the county. Collects Taxes for the county
Judy Fortenberry- Rankin County
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ClerkClerk
c. Record keeping, marriage licenses, minutes c. Record keeping, marriage licenses, minutes from meetings (circuit clerk)from meetings (circuit clerk)
d. Receives all papers relating to divorce, d. Receives all papers relating to divorce, adoption, estates, child support/custody adoption, estates, child support/custody (chancery clerk)(chancery clerk)
Circuit Clerk-Rebecca BoydChancery Clerk-Larry Swales
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SheriffSheriff
d. d. Chief law enforcement of the countyChief law enforcement of the county
Bryan Bailey- Sheriff
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Municipal Municipal Government/CityGovernment/City
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What makes a city?What makes a city?
a.a.
•More than 2,000 people=More than 2,000 people=
•301 to 2,000 people= 301 to 2,000 people=
•50 to 300 people=50 to 300 people=
•What is a charter?What is a charter?
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What’s a City’s What’s a City’s Purpose?Purpose?
b.b.
•To provide services to its citizensTo provide services to its citizens
•Some examples include:Some examples include:
1. Garbage pickup1. Garbage pickup
2. Water service2. Water service
3. Police/firemen3. Police/firemen
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Forms of City Forms of City GovernmentGovernment
c.c.
•Mayor-councilMayor-council
•CommissionCommission
•Council-ManagerCouncil-Manager
WHAT DOES BRANDON HAVE?WHAT DOES BRANDON HAVE?
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How are Cities How are Cities Financed?Financed?d.d.
•TAXES!TAXES!
1.1.ad-valorem (Real, Personal)ad-valorem (Real, Personal)
2.2.Tax rates Tax rates
a.a.Mils= 1/10 of a centMils= 1/10 of a cent
$1 per $1,000 of assessed value of property$1 per $1,000 of assessed value of property
a.a.Portion of the state’s sales tax (What is MS’s?)Portion of the state’s sales tax (What is MS’s?)
3. Federal grants & fees3. Federal grants & fees
4. Homestead exemption reimbursements 4. Homestead exemption reimbursements
d.d.
•TAXES!TAXES!
1.1.ad-valorem (Real, Personal)ad-valorem (Real, Personal)
2.2.Tax rates Tax rates
a.a.Mils= 1/10 of a centMils= 1/10 of a cent
$1 per $1,000 of assessed value of property$1 per $1,000 of assessed value of property
a.a.Portion of the state’s sales tax (What is MS’s?)Portion of the state’s sales tax (What is MS’s?)
3. Federal grants & fees3. Federal grants & fees
4. Homestead exemption reimbursements 4. Homestead exemption reimbursements