Constitution
This person has executive power in your state
The govenor
What is a pardon?
A decision to forgive a person for a crime
How many branches of government does your state have?
3 branches
The court that has judicial power in your state
The state courts
What is an executive order?
A declaration of a president OR governor that has the power of a LAW
What is the HIGHEST court in your state?
Supreme Court
How long do your state senators serve?
4 year terms
What is the electoral college?
It is the process to select the president and vice president.
In your state, senators must be at least ______ years old.
25 years old
How long does your state representative serve?
They serve for 8 years.
In your state, representatives need to be at least ____ old to work.
25 years old
Where do bills start?
They start in the senate.
What is an ambassador?
An ambassador represents their own country in a DIFFERENT country.
How long does the governor serve for each term?
4 years.