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English 21 Public

PA state and local governments

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What are 3 LEVELS of government?

national, state, and local

15

The _____ is the head of the national government.

president

10

Who is the head of the STATE government?

governor

25

The _____ is the head of the LOCAL government.

mayor

15

What is the written plan of government called?

the constitution

25

The US Constitution establishes how many separate but equal branches of government?

3

5

Name the 3 branches of government.

executive, legislative, judicial

10

Which branch of government makes the laws?

legislative

15

This branch determines if laws are fair, equal, and constitutional.

judicial

10

In this SYSTEM of government, the federal and state governments share the power to govern.

federalism

25

How many branches of government are there at the state level?

3

5

At the STATE level, which branch of government includes the: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and the secretary of state?

executive

15

True or False: State have legislatures that make laws for the state, handle the budget, and levy taxes just like the federal government.

True

10

Who is mayor of Connellsville?

Gregory Lincoln

25

True or false: Tom Wolf is the mayor of PA.

false

5

What kind of legislature has two houses similar to the federal government and the state of PA?

bicameral

25