How Washington State Government Works

There are ______ branches in the Washington State Government.

The ​ _______ is responsible for making laws.

• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To determine if a Bill is Constitutional.

• The determine if a Law is Constitutional.

• To enforce laws.

Before a Bill is introduced it starts as what?

• A proposal

• A Law

• A paper

• An idea

Who is the leader of the Washington State Executive Branch?

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Superintendent

• The President

What happens to a Bill after both Legislative groups pass it?

• It becomes a Law.

• The Governor has to sign it.

• The Governor can choose to sign the Bill or Veto it.

• The other group need to vote.

Who is the Governor of Washington State?

• Mrs. Hillestad

• Jay Inslee

• Shaun Woodward

• Joe Biden

The Legislative Branch is made up of ____ Houses.

What is the Capital of Washington?

• Seattle

• Olympia

• Tacoma

• Everett

How do people (like your parents) have a voice in the government?

• They don't.

• By making laws.

• By voting.