State & Local Govt. Unit 1 Test

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Dr. Elwyn Robinson's most prominent theme of North Dakota's state history

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"The Too Much Mistake"

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For most of North Dakota's existence, at least until 1960, the state is going to have a modified one-party political system

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The Republican Pary

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was a "political agent" of the Northern Pacific Railroad; the "Boss" of North Dakota

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Alexander McKenzie

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a very corrupt territorial governor

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Nehemiah Ordway

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the first state legislature dealt with this controversial issue

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Louisiana Lottery

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the Progressive Age was a national reform period and brought 3 reforms to the electorate

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Initiative, Referendum, & Recall

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The progressives of North Dakota formed the good government league & targeted McKenzie

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"Revolution of 1906"

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a democrat who was instrumental in the revolution

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John Burke

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Burke used this method to reform

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Fusion

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It grew like political wild fire among North Dakota's farmers; 1919 legislative session was the high water mark of this

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Non-Partisan League

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established the Non-Partisan League

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Arthur C. Townley

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A "Farmers Bill of Rights"; One of the most far reaching legislative proposals in state history

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House Bill #44

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created by the legislature in 1919 to conduct and manage, on behalf of the State, certain utilities, industries, enterprises and business projects established by state law.

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State Industrial Commission

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opposed state ownership of Industries

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Independent Voter's Association (I.V.A)

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A magazine devoted to destroying the N.P.L.

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The Red Flame

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Elected the 16th governor and was part of the I.V.A.; served during a time of severe drought and economic depression

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George F. Shafer

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a governor that was removed from office because of felony charges and later after trials were over was put back into office

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Bill Langer

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A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.

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Executive Orders

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the foundation for the modern Republican party of North Dakota; wanted to take back & put together the Republican party once and for all

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Republican Organizing Committee (R.O.C.)

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the state democratic party also wanted to end fusion; had to find a permanent home; after a terrible internal fight this political party emerged

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Democratic-N.P.L.

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funding was provided from money set aside during WWII; Savings

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Sinking Funds

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sworn in as N.D.'s 32nd governor on Dec. 7, 2010 & elected to his own term in Nov. 2012

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Jack Dalrymple

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concerned w/ broad issues and principles

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constitutional law

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specific and detailed and is handled by state law makers

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statutory law

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a Harvard law professor who was hired by the Northern Pacific railroad to write the new constitution

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James B. Thayer

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The federal principle or system of government

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Federalism

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A specified period of two years

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Biennium

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the period between regular legislative sessions

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Interim

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A point or place of crossing from one side of legislature to the other

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Crossover

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A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year

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Calendar

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a provision that allows a bill or a portion of a bill to take effect immediately after the governor signs it or after the Legislature overrides the governor's veto

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Emergency Clause

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legislature approves the issue & it goes on the ballot for the people

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Legislative Proposals

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N.D. and 17 other states allow their citizens to propose such charges

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Initiatives

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importance of state & local government: List 4

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1) State & local govt. provide the K-12 education for most citizens & higher education for many
2) Public water & sewage systems are provided for
3) One is born, marries, divorces, and dies under state laws
4) Wills are governed by state laws

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The North Dakota Political Tradition

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1) Too many railroads, banks, newspapers, schools & school districts, colleges
2) Too many towns, cities, & counties
3) Too much government

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The Republican tradition is strong due to:

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1) It’s early years of development occurred when that party dominated national politics
2) European immigrants who came to Dakota had a traditional dislike for landlords & exploitation which was common in Europe
3) The Early arrivals into Dakota quickly became affiliated with the Republicans for the above mentioned reasons & passed this affiliation onto their children

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The Tweton Thesis:

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1) At state level, it is my money! Republicans are business orientated & are better at managing it
2) At the national level, it is someone else’s money! Democrats are better at “Bringing home the bacon”

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Functions of State Constitutions:

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1) Provide a “Bill of Rights”
2) Explains governmental structure
3) Allocates [separates] power
4) Limits legislative power

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The primary intent of N.D. constitution:

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1) Reduce outside control by big businesses
2) Expand individual rights
3) Restrict power of state government

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Process to amend state constitutions:

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1) Legislative Proposals: Legislature approves the issued & it goes on the ballot for the people
2) Initiatives: N.D. & other states allow their citizens to propose such changes