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This term describes the system of government that divides power between national and state governments.
Federalism
This Progressive Era reform allowed citizens to propose laws directly.
Initiative
Washington's legislature meets for this many days in odd-numbered years to work on the budget.
105 Days
This person is responsible for maintaining state records and overseeing elections in Washington State.
Secretary of State
In WA State judges are elected into which kind of position
nonpartisan
During this era, which deeply influenced Washington's constitution, reformers sought to address challenges of industrialization and urbanization.
The Progressive Era
Given before the passage of the 19th Amendment, Washington state was one of the first to guarantee this right.
Womens right to vote
This is the number of legislative districts in Washington State.
49
This official is responsible for managing state-owned lands and resources, including forests, parks, and water resources.
Commissioner of Public Lands
This is the number of years for a State Supreme Court term
6
This type of power in the federal system is held only by the federal government, such as coining money and conducting foreign policy.
Delegated Powers
This allows for citizens of WA to reject or approve laws
Referendum
This type of budget in Washington State is used for building new public buildings around the state.
Capital Budget
This person is the current governor of WA
Bob Ferguson
3; Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane
This clause in the Constitution ensures that each state will accept the decisions of civil courts in other states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause
This allows for voters to remove elected officials from office.
Recall
Washington State Senators serve terms of this length.
4 years
This person has the power to enforce state laws, command the state's national guard, and has a 4 year term with no term limits.
The Governor
What is the term length for Superior, District, and Municipal courts in WA
4 years
This was the year Washington was granted statehood.
1889
This Constitution has a list of rights that is more specific than other Constitutions
WA State Constitution
This is the number of years in a term for the WA State house of representatives.
2
This person is the second-highest executive in the state and presides over the State Senate
Lieutenant Governor
This is the court that handles felony criminal cases
Superior Court