Legislative Branch
This branch of government makes laws in Washington.
What is the Legislature?
To change or revise a bill.
What does it mean to Amend?
The branch that enforces laws and runs state agencies.
What is the Executive Branch?
Funds day-to-day operations like schools and prisons.
What is the Operating Budget?
Represents Washington in court and leads the state’s legal team.
Who is the Attorney General?
Each of Washington’s 49 districts elects one of these for a 4-year term.
What is a Senator?
A legislative session called outside the regular schedule.
What is a Special Session?
The chief executive of Washington.
Who is the Governor?
Funds building projects.
What is the Capitol Budget?
A person who tries to influence legislation.
Who is a Lobbyist?
Each district elects two of these for 2-year terms.
What are Representatives?
A process where citizens propose laws by petition.
What is a Initiative?
Presides over the Senate and acts as governor when needed.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
Funds transportation projects like roads and bridges.
What is the Transportation Budget?
Supported by members of both political parties.
What is bipartisan?
A proposed law introduced in the legislature.
What is a Bill?
This committee decides if a bill will be scheduled for a vote.
What is a Rules Committee?
Oversees elections and maintains state archives.
Who is the Secretary of State?
Money set aside for a specific purpose.
What is the Dedicated Fund?
Making government information available to the public.
What is public disclosure?
A group within the legislature that studies bills on specific topics.
What is a Committee?
The branch that interprets laws and administers justice.
What is the Judicial Branch?
Ensures proper use of public funds.
Who is the State Auditor?
Manages state funds and debt.
Who is the State Treasurer?
A two-year period used for the state budget cycle.
What is a Biennium?