Federal, State, and

Local Government

Mississippi StudiesMrs. Bailey

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Legislative BranchLegislative Branch

a. “a. “BicameralBicameral””

b. HOR & Senateb. HOR & Senate

The oldest known picture of the “Old

Capitol” building- 1840The “New Capitol”

building

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

Chancery Court:-NO jury-divorce, custody, wills

Circuit Court:-jury-criminal cases

Local GovernmentLocal Government

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)

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

Tax CollectorTax Collector

bb. Collects Taxes for the county. Collects Taxes for the county

Judy Fortenberry- Rankin County

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

SheriffSheriff

d. d. Chief law enforcement of the countyChief law enforcement of the county

Bryan Bailey- Sheriff

Municipal Municipal Government/CityGovernment/City

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?

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

Forms of City Forms of City GovernmentGovernment

c.c.

•Mayor-councilMayor-council

•CommissionCommission

•Council-ManagerCouncil-Manager

WHAT DOES BRANDON HAVE?WHAT DOES BRANDON HAVE?

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