E#6 Structure & Power

E#6 Standards with Specifications:

Compare and contrast the structure and powers of New Mexico’s government as expressed in the New Mexico constitution with that of the United States constitution, to include: direct democracy in the initiative, referendum and recall process; impeachment process; process of voter registration and voting; role of primary elections to nominate candidates; how a bill becomes a law; executive officers and their respective powers; New Mexico courts, appointment of judges, and election and retainment processes for judges; organization of county and municipal governments;

Specifications:

● Identify basic structure, functions, and responsibilities of state legislative, executive, and judicial branches

● Identify county and municipal governments and their basic organization and functions

● Identify unique features of the N.M. Constitution (i.e., bilingual state, equality in education and religious practice)

Sample Question:

What authority does the Governor of New Mexico and the President of the United States both have?

A. Both have almost unlimited power while they are in office since they are chief executives.

B. Both can propose legislation, can veto laws, and call the legislative branch into session. *

C. Both can sign bills, can veto laws, and replace legislators who disagree with their positions.

D. Both have little in common since they preside over two very different geographic areas.