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Chapter 4 Sec. 3 and 4
Local Government & Citizens and Government
Study Guide
Use pages 126 – 135 to find the following terms for these definitions.
1. The form of government used in most of Louisiana’s parishes; has five to fifteen elected members.
Police Jury
2. Cities and towns Municipalities
3. The power of political subdivisions to govern themselves; local self-government
Home Rule
4. The process of trying to influence a legislator Lobbying
5. An election in which all candidates compete for a position regardless of political party. Voters can
choose any candidate regardless of political party. Open Primary
Use pages 127 -131 to find what the positions are for the following positions.
6. Maintains court records and other official records Clerk of Court
7. Passes laws for the parish government, maintains parish roads and buildings Police Jury
8. Chief prosecutor; represents the parish in criminal cases District Attorney
9. Oversees local school systems Board of Education
10. Determines value of property for tax purposes Assessor
11. Chief law enforcement officer; collects taxes Sheriff
12. List the civic responsibilities of a citizen of the United States. Make sure to read the entire section.
Vote, Serve on Jury, obey the laws, and pay taxes
13. What is the legal voting age? 18
14. Which Amendment gave them the right to vote? 26th
15. What are the two major political parties?
Democrat and Republican
16. What are some ways that politicians campaign today.
Radio, TV, internet, newspapers, etc.
17. Where does the term lobbyist come from? The term lobbyist came from Ulysses S Grant describing the people who waited in the lobby of the Willard Hotel hoping to get his attention.
18. How many constitutions has Louisiana had? 11
19. What is the division of powers between the Federal and State government called? Federalism
20. Are you planning on studying for this test this time around? J ______