Oklahoma's Government

What is one purpose of having a state government?

• to give the government officials jobs

• to give the governor something to do

• to make sure the state's citizens' needs are met

• to elect a president of the United States

What is a constitution?

• A constitution is a document that explains the structure of our government and the rights citizens have.

• A constitution is a building in which local government officials meet to talk about the laws.

• A constitution is a plan to make sure kids follow the rules at school.

• A constitution is a document that the American Indian tribes wrote to keep white settlers off of their land.

What are the three branches of government at the state level and the federal level?

• Executive, Republican, and Judicial

• Judicial, Legislative, and Democratic

• Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

• Legislative, Executive, and Democratic

Who is the current governor of Oklahoma?

• Mary Fallin

• Joy Hofmeister

• David Holt

• Kevin Still

The governor runs this branch of government. The governor and his advisors make sure the laws of the state are enforced.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

This branch of state government is made up of 101 state representatives and 48 state senators. Their job is to is to make the state laws.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma is the most important part of this branch of government, but it also includes other judges and courts. This branch of government is responsible for making sure the state laws agree with the state Constitution.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch