State Government

Where does the power of the U.S. Government come from?

• The Governor

• The Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• The President

How many states make up the United States of America?

States do not have their own Constitution.

• False

• True

The creators of the state constitutions wanted to make sure...

• the citizens know who is in charge.

• no one person or group had too much power.

• everyone can participate in Random Acts of Kindness Day.

• no one but them could make laws.

What are the 3 branches of state government?

The State Legistlative Branch's job is to?

• Mow the lawn.

• To carry out laws.

• Settle legal disagreements.

• Make laws that govern the state.

The main job of the Executive Branch is to?

• Carry out the laws.

• Use committees to get work done quickly.

• Do the laundry.

• Decides how many teachers to hire.

The State Judicial Branch is responsible for?

Check all that apply.

• Brushing their teeth.

• Interprets how laws should be applied.

• Can hear civil cases.

• Can hear criminal cases.

These professionals work in the Judicial system.

Check all that apply.

• Lawyers

• Police

• Judges

• Doctors

The U.S. Congress handles issues that affect the entire nation. State government deals with issues that affect the daily lives of the citizens in that state.

• True

• False