WorksheetsQuiz: Washington State Constitution: Early Debats
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What does “suffrage” mean?
The power to manage land
The right to vote
The authority to create laws
The right to free speech
Why did some people oppose including women’s suffrage in the Washington State Constitution?
They believed women would refuse to vote.
They feared it would delay Washington’s statehood.
They thought it would make the constitution unpopular.
They wanted more time to debate.
What was a major issue people in Washington had with railroad companies?
Railroads charged high prices.
Railroads had too much power and influence over government.
Railroads only operated in Eastern Washington.
Railroads had limited land ownership.
What is the purpose of Washington’s three branches of government?
To increase government spending
To give one branch total power
To separate powers and prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
To make laws only for businesses
How does Washington's constitution handle public lands?
It allows businesses to buy lands at any price.
It prohibits public land from being sold below its value.
It restricts public land only to farming.
It bans all private uses of public lands.
Why did the writers of Washington’s constitution include elected officials in the executive branch?
To reduce corruption by spreading out power
To allow businesses to influence decisions
To make sure only one official had control
To give power to railroad companies
What is the “paramount duty” of the state according to Washington’s constitution?
To promote business growth
To provide education for all children
To protect railroad interests
To manage tidelands
What are tidelands, and why are they important in Washington?
They are used only for farming and have little economic importance.
They provide habitat and are valuable for industries like fishing and shipping.
They are government-protected for public recreation only.
They are private lands used exclusively for logging.
