Name That State!
This state is known as the Evergreen State.
Washington
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
Which level of government issues driver’s licenses?
State government
This branch of government makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
How old is Ms. Madderra?
24
This state is known as the "Sunshine State" and is famous for its beaches, oranges, and theme parks.
Florida
This city is the capital of the state known as the "Grand Canyon State."
Phoenix
Which level of government declares war?
Federal (national) government
This branch of government carries out and enforces the laws.
Executive Branch
What university did Ms. Madderra attend?
Penn State University
This state is made up of two peninsulas and is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes.
Michigan
Named after the seventh U.S. president, this city is the capital of the Magnolia State.
Jackson
Which level of government typically manages public elementary and middle schools (curriculum decisions are often at this level)?
State government (often local districts implement)
If Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and the Supreme Court reviews it, this principle is being demonstrated.
Separation of powers
What is Ms. Madderra's favorite food AND drink?
Pizza
Pink lotus from a coffee stand
This state contains the geographic center of North America and is the only U.S. state whose official nickname includes the word "Peace."
North Dakota
Name the capital of the state whose nickname is “The Pelican State.”
Baton Rouge
Which level of government passes ordinances (local laws like noise or zoning rules)?
Local government (city or county)
This economic and political system is based on private ownership and competition among businesses.
Capitalism
What is Ms. Madderra's biggest classroom pet peeve?
When people come into class and instantly open their computers to play games.
This state is the only one in the United States bordered by exactly one other state, while also sharing an international border and a coastline.
This capital city shares its name with the title of a 16th-century Spanish nobleman and is the capital of the Land of Enchantment.
Santa Fe
Which level of government can run public highways that cross state lines and regulate interstate commerce?
Federal government
This type of government combines religious leadership with political leadership, and laws are often based on religious beliefs.
Theocracy
What was Ms. Madderra's 50th state she visited?
Maine!