Washington State Gov't Hierarchy

Gov't Hierarchy

100

How many branches of government are in Washington state?

Three

200

Name the three branches of the state government

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

300

In the hierarchy, what comes after the state level governments?

- Citizens

- Local governments

Local governments

400

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

500

What is the foundation of the hierarchy of the Washington state government?

Washington's citizens!

Executive Branch

100

Who leads the Executive Branch for Washington state?

Bob Ferguson (the Governor)

200

When was Bob Ferguson sworn in as Governor of Washington State?

a) January 2021

b) January 2025

b) January 2025

300

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

400

Which of the following would be another government official that works under Bob Ferguson?

a) Supreme Court Judges

b) Attorney General

c) Firefighters

b) Attorney General

500

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

Legislative

100

How many chambers exist in the Legislative Branch?

Two!

200

Name the two chambers in the Legislative Branch

1) House of Representatives

2) Senate

300

What is the main responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

Creating laws

400

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

500

True or False - The Legislative Branch has no effect on public safety

False

Judicial

100

What is the main purpose of the Washington state Judicial Branch?

To interpret Washington state laws

200

Name one responsibility of a judge

Oversee court cases

Make sure trials are fair

Interpret and apply the law

Decide sentences in criminal cases

300

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!

400

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

500

In a court of law, what group would help determine if the person is guilty or not guilty?

A jury

Effects on Citizens and Local Gov'ts

100

In how many ways can the decisions of the Washington state government affects its citizens?

a) 5

b) 10

c) 2

a) 5

200

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

300

What government official would be in charge of local governments in Washington state?

What is her name?

Katie Wilson (the mayor)

400

How can the Washington state government affect the education system for citizens?

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

500

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