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Students identify state government roles, responsibilities, capitals, and links to national government.
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In a state government, a bill about safety rules for state parks is debated and passed. What part of state government writes and passes state laws?
After the state legislature passes a bill, it goes to the governor. What can the governor do to the bill?
A person is accused of breaking a state law about hunting seasons. What part of state government decides what the law means in that case?
Most state legislatures are split into two parts, like Congress. What are the two parts usually called?
A flood affects several counties in one state. Who leads the state executive branch and helps direct state agencies during the emergency?
Two towns disagree about how to follow a state water law. What part of state government can settle the legal meaning of the law?
A class hears that the President chooses every state's governor. What is the correct way a state gets its governor?
A state wants a law about wearing life jackets in state parks. What group makes that state law instead of Congress?
A bill reaches the governor after passing the state legislature. What word means the governor rejects the bill?
A person asks a higher state court to review a decision from a lower state court. What branch is doing this work?
State lawmakers debate how to spend tax money on roads, parks, and schools. What part of state government usually votes on the state budget?
A governor asks state agencies to carry out a new law about cleaner rivers. What role is the governor performing?
A teenager applies for permission to drive on public roads. What level of government issues driver's licenses?
Crews repair a main highway that runs between two large cities in Ohio. Which level of government usually takes care of this kind of road?
A family camps by a lake in a park run by a department that answers to the governor. What kind of park is this?
The University of Texas was created by the Texas Legislature, and its leaders are chosen by the governor. What kind of school is it?
Troopers patrol a highway that crosses many counties in one state. What agency is most likely doing this job?
A group sets learning standards that all public schools across Texas must follow. What level of government is this group part of?
A car owner receives metal plates and a registration record for a vehicle. What government level usually manages this?
A state sets fishing seasons to protect animals in its lakes and rivers. What responsibility is the state carrying out?
A hurricane damages several counties, and the governor sends workers and supplies across the area. What level of government is taking action?
A state agency inspects restaurants and sets health rules for food safety. What kind of state responsibility is this?
Every U.S. state has one city where much state government work is centered. What is that city called?
During a legislative session, state lawmakers gather in one city to debate bills. What city do they usually meet in?
In most states, which official takes over if the governor can no longer serve?
A state's biggest city may have the most people, but another city may be where state government meets. What name fits the government city?
Citizens travel to the state capital to speak at a hearing about a proposed state law. What activity are they joining?
A building in the state capital holds chambers for lawmakers and offices for state leaders. What is that building often called?
On a state map, most cities are shown with a small dot, but one city is marked with a star. What does that star usually show?
How are members of the state legislature chosen?
State lawmakers return to the capital for several weeks to debate and vote on bills. What period of government work is this?
How many U.S. states have a city that serves as the state capital?
The national government is split into branches that make, carry out, and judge laws. How many branches does a state government have?
The U.S. Constitution sets up the national government. What document sets up a state's government?
Which of these is a job for state government rather than the national government?
A traveler needs a passport to visit another country. What level of government issues U.S. passports?
A state needs money to pay for state highways, parks, and universities. Where does most of this money come from?
The President serves a four-year term. In most states, how long is a governor's term?
A state issues driver's licenses, while the national government issues passports. What does this comparison show?
A governor vetoes a bill that the state legislature passed. What can the legislature usually do next?
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