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South Carolina government and politics covers the three different branches of government, as well as the state constitution, law enforcement agencies, federal representation, state finances, and state taxes. ==Overview== South Carolina's state government consists of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. South Carolina has historically had a weak executive branch and a strong legislature. Before 1865, governors in South Carolina were appointed by the General Assembly, and held the title "President of State." The 1865 Constitution changed this process, requiring a popular election for governor. Democratic representation was increased under the constitution of 1867, which established home rule for counties.〔(Charlie B. Tyler, "The South Carolina Governance Project" ), Appendix 5, University of South Carolina, 1998, p. 221〕 This was changed in the 1895 constitution, which reduced counties to a role as agents of state government. They were essentially governed by the General Assembly through their legislative delegation, in which the state senator from each county exercised the most power. This system held until 1973. 〔Tyler (1998), "The South Carolina Governance Project"], p. 222〕 It meant that rural counties held power disproportionate to their population. After a federal case of 1964 required reapportionment according to the principle of "one man, one vote", the legislature made other changes to county government structure, passing a 1973 constitutional amendment to establish home rule. The Home Rule Act in 1975 implemented this.〔Tyler (1998), "The South Carolina Governance Project"], p. 222〕 In 1926 the governor's term was changed to four years. In 1982 governors were allowed to run for a second term. In 1993 a limited cabinet was created, all of whom must be popularly elected. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South Carolina government and politics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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