WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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WASHINGTON STATE
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WASHINGTON STATE
WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Just like the United States federal government, Washington State's government shares power between three branches.
Legislative Branch: Makes Laws
Executive Branch:
Enforces Laws
Judicial Branch: Interprets Laws
We, the people
(Republ...
WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Just like the United States federal government, Washington State's government shares
power between three branches. - answer Legislative Branch: Makes Laws
Executive Branch:
Enforces Laws
Judicial Branch: Interprets Laws
We, the people
(Republic: Representative Democracy)
Statehood Timeline - answer1848-Oregon Territory (including WA) established
1853-Washington Territory established
1878-Washington Territory citizens vote for statehood; Congress does not approve
Washington is admitted as the 42nd state to the United States of America on
November 11, 1889.
Legislative Branch - answerThe legislative branch is made up of a "bicameral"
legislature, meaning there are "two parts" or houses.
One house is called the Senate and the other is the House of Representatives.
Who are these representatives? - answerWashington State has 49 legislative districts.
Voters in each district elect one Senator and two representatives to the House.
Senators serve four year terms while members of the House of Representatives have
two year terms.
To run for office, a person must be a U.S. citizen, a qualified voter and a resident of the
district they represent.
Responsibilities - answerMeet for 60 or 105 day sessions (depending on the year)
Make laws and establish the budget
Serve on a variety of committees
Bills must pass in both houses in order for them to move onto the governor
Can override a veto with a 2/3 majority
EXECUTIVE BRANCH - answerENFORCES LAWS, MAKES SURE THEY ARE
FOLLOWED
HEADED BY GOVERNOR; MAY VETO, SIGN, OR IGNORE BILLS
DEPARTMENTS LIKE THE FOLLOWING HELP CARRY OUT THE LAWS; Department
of Corrections, Department of Health, Department of Licensing, Department of Fish and
Wildlife, etc.
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