POL 106 Lecture 2: Pol 106 Sept 1
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Federalism: dividing governmental authority, national government: reasons for federalism, state and local governments, structure of state governments. If not mentioned in constitution, it is left up to the states: no child left behind, federal act. Unitary systems more common: national government has sovereignty. Why divide sovereignty: fusing of historically independent states, influential thinkers, diversity, practicality. We were big water way state --> mississippi river. Student loan debt is bigger than credit card debt. State and local governments impact on daily life do voters pay close attention to state government. State constitutions: modeled after federal constitution, most include bill of rights. State legislatures: 49 bicameral, 1 unicameral, half are professional , structured committees, seniority in leadership positions, half are amateur . 13: part-time citizen legislators shorter terms, sessions, lower wages, 15 states have term limits. Executive: mainly 4 year terms, direct election. State court systems: unique, minor (municipal courts, trial courts, appellate courts. Judges elected: non partisan, concern over campaign funding.
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