Minnesota State Government

Who was the first territorial governor of Minnesota?

• Alexander Ramsey

• Henry Sibley

• Hans Mattson

• St. Peter

Governor

• The group of people who make laws for the U.S

• Representatives from all states and territories

• Somebody who encourages others to join a group

• The head of the executive branch in a state or territory

Who was the first state governor of Minnesota?

• Hans Mattson

• Alexander Ramsey

• Henry Sibley

• St. Peter

What happened on May 11, 1858?

• A Swedish immigrant established a new Swedish colony, named Vasa

• The Minnesota Constitution was signed

• Minnesota became the 32nd state

• More Europeans and Americans settled here

If the Governor of a state dies or quits, the _____ becomes Governor.

• President

• Vice President

• Lieutenant Governor

• Chief Justice

A legislative _____ takes place when the legislature asks voters to approve a law.

• referendum

• misdemeanor

• felonies

The secret word for chapter 6 and 7 is:

• Mee Moua, the first Asian woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.

• John Wheaton, the first African American to serve in the Minnesota legislature.

• St. Peter, the town that almost became the capital of the new state of Minnesota

• Cass Gilbert, the architect who designed the Minnesota State Capitol building

Federalism

• The group of people who make laws for the U.S.

• A system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national government and various state governments

• Representatives from all states and territories

• Divided into two groups, Senate and House of Representatives

The part of government that enforces laws, appoints officials, and oversees government agencies.

• Executive Branch

• County

• Township

• Governor

The head of the executive branch in state of territory.

• Veto

• Governor

• House of Representatives

• Minnesota supreme court