Government
What are the three LEVELS of government?
Local
State
Federal
What is the state tree?
Eastern Hemlock
What region is known mainly for its agriculture and farming?
Piedmont
About 13 Million
Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Who is the Governor of PA?
Josh Shapiro
What is the state flower?
Mountain Laurel
What region is known mainly for its fishing and beaches?
Lake Erie Lowlands
What is the most populated city in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
FALSE: Pennsylvania was one of the original 13 colonies.
What are the three BRANCHES of government?
Judicial
Legislative
What is the state insect?
Firefly
Which region is home to the capital of Pennsylvania?
Ridge and Valley Region
Where does Pennsylvania rank in total population?
5th
Which state borders Pennsylvania to the WEST?
Ohio
If you have an idea and ask a congressman to write a bill for you, which branch of government are you directly working with?
Legislative
What is the state motto?
Virtue, Liberty, and Independence.
Which region is the Delaware River located in?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
46,000 square miles
Explain why Harrisburg is the state capital?
Harrisburg is in the center of the state.
Executive
What are the state colors, AND what do each of them represent?
Blue - Faith and Loyalty
Yellow - Wealth and Prosperity
Which region produces the most steel out of any region in the entire United States?
Allegheny Plateau
Where does Pennsylvania rank in size?
33rd
Why is Pennsylvania called the Keystone State?
Because it was in the heart of the 13 colonies and held everyone together! If you take away the keystone (Pennsylvania) everything would have fallen apart!