Each legislative district elects this many officials to the House and this many to the Senate
What is 2 to the House and 1 to the Senate
100
The governor can either sign a bill into law or cancel it using this.
What is veto
100
Most criminal cases in Washington are heard by these courts
What are the superior courts
100
Other than being 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen, the third requirement to vote in Washington state is this.
What is residency in Washington State
100
National forests, wilderness, dams, hydro-electrical projects, and military bases are examples of property in Washington State owned by who.
What is the federal government
200
To be eligible to serve in Washington’s Senate or House of Representatives, one must be a citizen of Washington and the U.S., resident of his/her district, and at least this age
What is 21 years old
200
The position within the executive branch responsible for presiding over the Senate.
What is the lieutenant governor
200
Prior to 1969, all court appeals in Washington went directly to this court.
What is the state supreme court
200
A type of direct legislation introduced and organized by an individual or group apart from the legislature.
What is initiative
200
Washington state has 2 representatives in the U.S. Senate and this many representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What is 10
300
These are adjusted from time to time to ensure that districts maintain relatively equal populations
What are legislative boundaries
300
The governor can do all of the following except: call out the national guard, appoint the head of an agency, veto a court hearing, call a special session in the legislature.
What is veto a court hearing
300
These courts handle local offenses and are not technically a part of the state court system.
What are municipal courts
300
This form of direct legislation in which the legislature involves the public is another way for citizens to stay active in their local and state governments.
What is referendum
300
This percentage of states must ratify a proposed U.S. Constitutional amendment for it to take effect.
What is 75%
400
A proposed bill is sent here before it is taken to the floor of one legislative house.
What is the Rules Committee
400
The only non-partisan position in the executive branch.
What is the superintendent of public instruction
400
State supreme court judges serve a term lasting this many years.
What is 6 years
400
Second to retail sales, this is the largest source of tax dollar revenue supplied by the people to fund government services in Washington.
What is business and occupation taxing
400
This fraction of Washington’s revenue is supplied by the federal government.