Unit 11: Municipalities - Part I

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Across
  1. 6. Powers that are shared by both the national and state governments, such as the power to tax
  2. 8. A state official responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and handling various administrative duties
  3. 10. The length of time an elected official serves in office before another election is held
  4. 12. A senior official who manages the governor’s office and staff, coordinating activities and advising the governor
  5. 14. A group of elected executive officials in some states who work together to make decisions and provide advice to the governor
  6. 16. The chief legal officer of a state, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing law enforcement
  7. 17. A landmark legal case in North Carolina that affirmed the state’s constitutional obligation to provide every child with a sound basic education
  8. 19. Specific powers granted to the national government by the Constitution
  9. 21. The elected head of a state government
  10. 22. A court that reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly
  11. 23. A court where cases are first heard, and evidence and testimony are presented to determine the facts of the case
  12. 24. Courts at the initial level of the state judicial system where most cases begin, often including trial courts
  13. 25. A system of government where power is divided between a central (national) government and smaller political units, like states
Down
  1. 1. An elected official who is second-in-command to the governor and may have specific duties assigned by the governor or state law
  2. 2. The legislative body of a state, typically composed of a House of Representatives and a Senate, responsible for making state laws
  3. 3. An official who oversees a specific department or function within the state or local government, often elected or appointed
  4. 4. A clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal laws and the Constitution take precedence over state laws
  5. 5. Courts that review decisions made by lower state courts, often including appellate courts and the state supreme court
  6. 7. A state court that handles more serious criminal and civil cases, often divided into judicial district
  7. 9. The highest court in a state, which primarily reviews decisions made by lower appellate courts
  8. 11. A local court that handles minor criminal cases, civil disputes, and other matters within a specific county
  9. 13. The head of the state’s public education system, responsible for overseeing schools and implementing education policies
  10. 15. A state official responsible for reviewing government finances to ensure funds are used properly and efficiently
  11. 18. Powers that are not granted to the national government by the Constitution and are therefore reserved for the states
  12. 20. A state official responsible for managing the state's finances, including revenue collection and disbursement of funds