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False. It is a federal offense. Congress makes laws setting the punishment for making fake money, stamps, and bonds.
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Is it left to each state to determine the punishment for counterfeiting?
Minting money is only a power of the national government. If a case of counterfeiting arose, the national government would punish the offender depending on the depth of counterfeit with whatever punishments they set.
The power to set suffrage requirements rests with?
The State governments under the Constitution.
Where do local governments get their authority?
The state governments set up counties and give them authority to set up a county government. Cities and towns are incorporated and awarded charters by the state governments which give them the power to set up a government. State laws set the limits of local government and the process for establishing them.
All state governments are set up exactly the same in the US.?
false
How long do you go to jail for counterfeiting?
There are no set punishments or sentences for criminal offenses. It depends on relevant law and the details of the case.Added: It also depends on WHAT it is that you are counterfeiting. If it falls under federal law (currency for instance) you will be tried in federal court. If it is a state-issued document you will be tried in state court under state statutes.
Why do state governments set their own election policies?
They don't. They follow the federal constitution and laws.
The state governments set up during the revolution reflected the American belief in the?
The necessity for a written constitution to define citizens' rights and to limit the governments power.
What year did the Second Continental Congress recommended that all colonies set up state governments?
1776 :)
All state governments are set up exactly the same in the United States?
false
What set the standard for high territories could form state governments and apply for statehood?
Northwest Ordinance 1787
Why was the Georgia Colony created?
They were set out as county powers. Also, the state constitution requires that all county governments be uniform.
What set the standard for how territories could form state governments and apply for statehood?
the northwest ordinance
