Question #1Which political party dominated Washington in the
early years?RepublicanQuestion #2How many state legislative
districts are there in Washington State?49Question #3Which branch
of government interprets the law?JudicialQuestion #4What is one of
the only positions in the U.S. federal government that works in two
branches of government?Vice President (also the President of the
Senate)Question #5Which branch of government presents the state of
the state?Executive (Governor)Question #6What is the precise form
of government the U.S. has?Federal democratic republicQuestion
#7Who was Washington States 1st governor?Elisha FerryQuestion
#8What are two ways the governor of Washington can veto a bill?Veto
the entire bill or a portion of itWhat is one difference between
the Washington Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?Washingtons
is longer (70 pages), has been amended more (98 times), and has
more articles (31)Also Washington specifically talks about right to
privacyQuestion #9Question #10This word means a person or group
connected to a particular religion or set of
beliefs.SectarianQuestion #11This branch of government has the
power to spend public money.LegislativeQuestion #12This branch of
government can amend the state or U.S.
Constitution.LegislativeQuestion #13What is the term for a court
interpreting whether a law is constitutional?Judicial
ReviewQuestion #14How many counties are there in the state of
Washington?39Question #15What city is the county seat for Pierce
County?TacomaQuestion #16Which branch of government administers the
state court system?JudicialQuestion #17Which branch of government
has veto powers?ExecutiveQuestion #18Which branch of government has
the power to tax?LegislativeQuestion #19Which branch of government
can declare a law unconstitutional (one that violates the
Washington or U.S. Constitution)?JudicialQuestion #20This word
means the right to vote.suffrageQuestion #21What year did woman in
Washington State receive the right to vote?1910Question #22Which
branch of government is the head of the U.S. military?Executive
(President -Commander in Chief)Question #23This word means an
official counting of the population.censusQuestion #24How many
years did it take Washington to become a state?36 yearsQuestion
#25What were at least 2 requirements a territory had to achieve to
become a state?60,000 populationDraft a state constitutionState
constitution had to uphold principles of U.S. Constitution and
Declaration of IndependenceState Constitution had to provide basic
civil libertiesEstablish a public school systemQuestion #26This
word means a person designated to act or represent another person
or persons.delegateQuestion # 27What year did Washington become a
state?1889Question #28Which branch of government oversees the
activities of local governments in Washington
State?LegislativeQuestion #29Whats the paramount (most important)
duty in the Washington State Constitution?Provide an ample
education to all studentsQuestion #30According to the Washington
Constitution, Indian land and natives living there fall under whose
jurisdiction?Federal governmentQuestion #31Which branch of
government has many departments to help it fulfill its
duties?ExecutiveQuestion #32Which Branch of government in
bicameral?LegislativeQuestion #33How many representatives are ther
in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.?435Question
#34State one check & balance between the branches of
government?Presidential veto, 2/3 vote of Congress to override of a
Presidential veto, judicial review, confirming appointments by
President, President appointing federal judges, etc.Question #
35What are the 3 levels of government?Federal, state, and
localQuestion #36What is another word for city or town with its own
local government?Municipality
