Flashcards › State Governments April 2nd

Makes sure state laws followed / governor / 4 yr term or max of 2 4yr terms Executive Branch Makes laws for state; Senate (40 members, 4yr. terms) & House of Rep (Gen Assembly, 80 members, 2 yr term) Legislative Branch Explains laws and punishes those who break them / Supreme court / 1 chief justice and 6 assoc. justices Judicial Branch Requirements in order to vote in state of NJ? 18 yrs old, a citizen and lives in NJ What role does executive branch play in our govt? Responsible for carrying out the laws In what year was present constitution of NJ written? 1947 How many branches of govt does state of NJ have? 3 What is the second oldest state capitol of U.S. ? Trenton Justice A Judge What is the judicial branch responsible for? Interpret and explains the laws Board of chosen Freeholders group of 3 to 9 people who make laws What is the legislative district? the election of rep. to the state legislature What is a bill? A bill is a possible law State Government The govt of all the people of the state City and building where leaders of NJ meet Trenton, in capitol building Where are laws for all people of NJ made By the govt of the state What part of govt is responsible for making laws Legislative branch Veto When a bill is turned down and no law Which branch of govt does supreme court fall under Judicial branch What makes up local government people from town Who is responsible for signing a bill and making it law the governor 2 groups make up legislative branch of govt in NJ? State Senate and General Assembly How can a bill become law if governor vetos it Legislature approves with 2/3 rds majority Who is in charge of the executive branch of government in NJ Head of executive branch is governor Mrs. milito's test on the 3 branches