Understanding State Government
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the structure and functions of state government, including its branches and responsibilities.
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Understanding State Government
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge about state government.
1. Which branch of state government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Federal Branch
2. The leader of the state's executive branch is typically called the:
President
Senator
Governor
Mayor
3. State governments are responsible for creating laws that affect citizens within their .
4. The state interprets state laws and handles legal disputes.
5. All state governments have the same exact number of representatives in their legislative branch.
True
False
6. State governments do not have any power over education or public safety.
True
False
7. Name two services or responsibilities that a state government provides for its citizens.
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