Gov't Hierarchy
How many branches of government are in Washington state?
Three
Who leads the Executive Branch for Washington state?
Bob Ferguson (the Governor)
How many chambers exist in the Legislative Branch?
Two!
What is the main purpose of the Washington state Judicial Branch?
To interpret Washington state laws
In how many ways can the decisions of the Washington state government affects its citizens?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 2
a) 5
Name the three branches of the state government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
When was Bob Ferguson sworn in as Governor of Washington State?
a) January 2021
b) January 2025
b) January 2025
Name the two chambers in the Legislative Branch
1) House of Representatives
2) Senate
Oversee court cases
Make sure trials are fair
Interpret and apply the law
Decide sentences in criminal cases
What types of healthcare are regulated by the Washington state government?
a) Private health companies
b) Individual insurance plans
c) Public health and hospitals
c) Public health and hospitals
In the hierarchy, what comes after the state level governments?
- Citizens
- Local governments
Local governments
Name two responsibilities of the governor
1) Signs bills into law
2) Runs state agencies
3) Appoints people to boards and commissions
4) Presents a state budget
5) Leads the state during emergencies
Creating laws
True or False - The Judicial Branch exists to carry out checks and balances (makes sure one branch does not have more power than another)
True!
What government official would be in charge of local governments in Washington state?
What is her name?
Katie Wilson (the mayor)
What is the main intention of each state's government?
a) To protect and serve the public
b) To help make laws and carry out laws
c) To establish new restaurants in the city
b) To help make laws and carry out laws
a) Supreme Court Judges
b) Attorney General
c) Firefighters
b) Attorney General
The Legislative Branch writes, discusses, and votes on bills that may eventually become laws. What can bills be about?
a) Social Security Payments
b) Retirement Funds
c) Education
c) Education
The Judicial Branch is made up of several courts and judges. What court is at the very top of the branch?
The Washington State Supreme Court
a) By deciding where students should go to school
b) By setting standards and supporting teachers/students
c) By setting up Wi-Fi for every school building
b) By setting standards and supporting teachers/students
What is the foundation of the hierarchy of the Washington state government?
Washington's citizens!
Name a department that the Executive Branch is directly responsible for in Washington State:
The Department of...
Department of Transportation, Health, and Social and Health Services
True or False - The Legislative Branch has no effect on public safety
False
A jury
Name the five main ways that citizens can be affected by the Washington state government
*Hint - think of categories that we talked about in class*
Education
Transportation
Healthcare
Public Safety
Environment