Branches Of Government
How many branches of government are there ?
three Branches
The executive leader in our state is what position and who is it?
State governor and Jay Inslee
What does Tribal Sovereignty mean for Native American Tribes?
Means that tribes can govern themselves.
The county executive branch is a job done by 3 people who are elected to 4 year terms. The name of this position is what
county commissioners
What is the main task for the legislative branch?
Creates laws
The Senate and the House of Representative's are both part of what branch of government?
The Legislative Branch
The legislative Branch in our state is broken into two parts what are they?
Senate and the House of Representatives
Washington is one of 7 states that does not have what ?
State income tax
How many counties are in Washington State ?
39 counties
For a president to win the election they must get votes from who ? (Not regular citizens)
the electoral college
Our system of Government is ran using a system of ...... _____________ & ________________ to make sure not one branch has too much power
Checks and Balances
This branch of the State government is operated by 9 judges who are elected by Washington voters .
Judicial Branch
The tribal council is responsible for what?
make rules and laws for the reservation
What is a municipal government?
Government for a city / town
How is voting done in Washington State ?
Mail in Ballots
the Executive Branch is performed by who? (Must say at least 2 jobs to get full points)
President
Vice president
presidential cabinet
Head officers of national agencies (like department of homeland security)
How many districts is Washington divided into for governing purposes
49 districts
What is the name of the person who acts like the executive branch for native governments?
Tribal Chairperson
List at least 2 jobs done by a county commissioner
Creates county budget
Makes and collects taxes
Making county spending decisions
Negotiating government contracts
Supervising county road construction and maintenance
Who can you take an idea to for making a law?
a legislator
How many judges are on the US supreme court ?
9 judges and they sere lifetime terms
List at least 3 responsibilities of the Washington legislative Branch
tax policies - determine what and how much to tax
spending- overseeing what our state spends money on
business & Trade- make rules and regulations for trade and business done in Wa
Name 5 or more things that taxes pay for. If you cant get 5 you get as many as you get times by 100
Parks
Schools
Public transportation
Healthcare
Prisons
If Mr. Berge was the mayor of Quincy which branch of government would he be running
the city executive branch
What does Bicameral mean ?
Governing body that has two houses