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| If it's not prohibited by state/federal government, municiple governments can exercise any power. |
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| What is the difference between a democracy and a republic and which is Connecticut? |
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Democracy is governed by people (Everyone votes)
Republic you elect someone to choose for you |
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| Three branches of state government? Three levels of government |
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Local, State, & Federal
Legislative, Executive, & Judicial |
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What is the Digital divide? Two examples.
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| Gap between people with access to technology and those with limited access. (Suburban vs. Inner City, Rural vs. Urban) |
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| Public school with specialized curricula |
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| What is a Charter School? |
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| School that has been freed from some rules & regulations to produce certain results |
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| How many Counties does Connecticut have and name them |
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| 8 Counties - New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, New London, Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, & Windham |
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| When were Connecticut counties abolished and was the only function at the time |
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Abolished in 1960
& only function was sheriff |
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| Number of municipalities in Connecticut? Difference between a city and a town in Connecticut? |
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| 169 (There's no difference between city/town in CT) |
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| States that do not have County Government. The two states that call Counties by another name? |
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Louisiana has parishes, Alaska has bourroughs
(RI & CT do not have county gov't) |
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| What is an unfunded mandate? |
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| Legal orders that require state/local governments to perform a certain activity or provide a service without funding provided. |
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| Who can propose a bill in Connecticut? |
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| Any legislature or member of the house/senate |
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What is the document that governs municipalities in Connecticut? By state law how often does it have to be reviewed and what is that called?
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| Charter -- every five years review |
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| Number of Congressional districts in Connecticut, number of Senate Districts, Number of House Districts |
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5 Congressional districts, 36 State Senate Districts, and 154 House Districts
(5-36-154) |
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| Where is the first place a bill is sent after it is proposed? |
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| Who is head of the State Senate, and are his two main responsibilities? |
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Lt. Governor.
Breaking ties or if govenor is incapacitated Lt. Gov steps in |
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| Name of the Head of the State House of Representatives |
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| The Senator who is in charge is called? |
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| What are the similarities and differences between an initiative and a referendum? |
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They are both on the ballot
Initiative is put on by the voters through a petition
Referandum is put on by the legislators |
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| What is the role of Connecticut’s Attorney General? |
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| Chief Legal officer of the State |
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| What are two roles of the Secretary of State? |
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| Keep records and head of all elections |
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| Five powers of the governor? |
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head of their party
Head of states National Guard
pardons
persuasion
prepare budget |
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| What can a governor do to a bill? What happens with each? |
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Sign into law
veto & back to legislature
Pocket Veto (If legislature still in session in 5 days, bill passes) |
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| Four main elements in the state constitution. Explain each. |
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Division of Powers (between 3 branches)
Checks & Balances (between 3 branches)
Bi-Cameralism (2 branches of legislature)
Federalism (between state & local) |
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| Not getting proper education due to race |
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| What is the difference between a unicameral and a bicameral legislature and what is the only state to have a unicameral legislature? |
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UniCameral - Nebraska (one house)
BiCameral - two legislative bodies |
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| Trend of returning powers back to the states |
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What are education vouchers?
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| Certificate issued by gov't so parents can pay for education at school of choice |
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| Where is the first place a bill goes? Where does it go to work out the final wording between the house and senate? |
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| Conference committee / appropriate committee |
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| Who are your state legislators and your towns chief elected official? |
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Stephen Ucci (Senator)
Frank Lombardo, III (Representative)
Joseph Polisena (Mayor) |
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| Tax of $1 on every $1,000 of assessed value |
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| Three advantages of a Town Manager form of government. |
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Can fire
Professional
No ties to neighborhood |
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| Three advantages of a First Selectman/Mayor form of government. |
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From the town
less expensive
closer to voters |
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| Five main ways that state and local governments raise money. |
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Income Tax
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Sin Tax
Estate Tax |
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Difference between progressive and regressive tax.
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Progressive rate reflects ability to pay
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| Reassess real estate values on all residential and commercial real estate |
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| What is Brown vs Board of Education? |
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| Supreme court ruling segragation & education is illegal |
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| Government taking private property for public good |
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| Maximum # of years for position |
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| Demand any public document |
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| No sex descrimination in schools receiving public assistance |
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