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State governments can set the punishment for counterfeiting true or false?
True. State governments have the authority to set penalties for counterfeiting, as it falls under their jurisdiction to regulate crimes within their borders. However, counterfeiting of federal currency is also a federal crime, and the federal government can impose its own penalties. Therefore, both state and federal laws can apply to counterfeiting offenses.
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.
All state governments are set up exactly the same in the United States?
false
What year did the Second Continental Congress recommended that all colonies set up state governments?
1776 :)
Where do the local state governments derive their power from?
Local state governments derive their power primarily from the state constitution and state laws. These documents grant authority to local governments to enact ordinances, manage local affairs, and provide services to their communities. Additionally, state legislatures can delegate certain powers to local governments, allowing them to address specific needs and issues within their jurisdictions. This framework ensures that local governments operate within the bounds set by the state while also catering to the unique requirements of their communities.
What set the standard for high territories could form state governments and apply for statehood?
Northwest Ordinance 1787
