Exploring Michigan: Geography and Government

Which of the following is a major city in Michigan?

• Miami

• Detroit

• Dallas

• Seattle

What is the main role of Michigan’s governor?

• To make federal laws

• To lead the state government and enforce state laws

• To run city council meetings

• To teach in schools

Which natural resource is Michigan especially known for?

• Oil fields

• Freshwater lakes

• Deserts

• Rainforests

Which of these cities is NOT located in Michigan?

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing

• Ann Arbor

• Phoenix

Which branch of Michigan’s government is responsible for making state laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

How is a state law different from a local law in Michigan?

• State laws only apply to one city

• Local laws apply to a specific city or town, while state laws apply to the whole state

• Local laws are made by the president

• State laws are only about schools

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Which of the following best describes Michigan’s government structure?

• Only one branch

• Three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial

• Two branches: city and state

• No branches

If you look at a map of Michigan, what shape does the state most closely resemble?

• A mitten

• A triangle

• A circle

• A square

Which of these is an example of a Michigan historical event?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The building of the Mackinac Bridge

• The California Gold Rush

• The Boston Tea Party

Why are the Great Lakes important to Michigan?

• They provide deserts for the state

• They are a major source of freshwater and recreation

• They are only used for farming

• They are not important

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