City and County
What county do you live in?
King County
When a Washington state voter submits a law to be approved by voters, they are filing a/an ________.
initiative
What do we call all of Washington's laws? Hint... RCW
Revised Code of Washington
What position is the head of the executive branch at the federal level?
President
Can the governor of Washington veto an initiative?
No.
How many districts is King County divided into?
9 districts
When a Washington state voter does not like a law passed by the legislature, they can file a petition for a _____ so that voters can approve or reject it.
referendum
How many state senators do you have?
One
What is the highest court on the federal level?
Supreme Court
What is the term for a legislature with two chambers?
bicameral
What is the job title of the head of the executive branch at the county level for King County?
King County Executive
What percent of the total vote in the last election where a governor was elected do we use to determine how many signatures for an initiative?
8%
How many state representatives do you have?
Two
Name one of our US senators.
Maria Cantwell or Patty Murray
How many counties are there in Washington?
Thirty-nine
What is the job title for the head of the executive branch at the city level (for most cities, including Seattle)?
Mayor
What percent of the total vote in the last election where a governor was elected do we use to determine how many signatures for a referendum?
4%
What is the job title for the person who heads the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
Who is the current vice president of the United States?
What do we call sums of money that the federal government gives to our state so that we can meet our needs?
Grants
What do we call the legislative branch at the city level for the city you all live in (Seattle, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Burien, Mercer Island)?
City council
Prior to two years once an initiative is passed, what fraction of the state legislature is needed to repeal or change an initiative?
2/3
Who is our current governor?
Jay Inslee
How many federal departments are there in the executive branch at the federal level (Department of State, Treasury, etc.)?
Fifteen
What is the term for the basic support structures that serve a geographic area, such as transportation, communication, and power systems?
Infrastructure