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The Pretty Great State Government of Utah

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    Tests knowledge of Utah State Government. 7th Grade Level.
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  • What did the Utah Territory do in 1870 to show that "Utah women were not oppressed", like many people around the country thought?
    It granted women's suffrage = the right of women to vote! We were only the 2nd state in the country to do so. Pretty progressive for the time...
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  • What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of Utah's state government?
    To make the laws!
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  • What's the main purpose of the Executive Branch of Utah's state government?
    To enforce the laws - make sure that they are carried out and followed!
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  • What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch of Utah's government?
    To interpret state laws - make sure laws are constitutional, fair, and inline with precedent set by other courts of law...
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  • Who chooses the legislators (politicians who make state laws) in Utah?
    The citizens of Utah. That's us. Well, when you turn 18.
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  • What types of things is Governor Herbert responsible for doing in the state of Utah?
    Signing bills into law Providing leadership/direction to his colleagues in Congress Managing executive departments like Education, Transportation, and Health
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  • What level of government would help repair state highway 79 after a major earthquake?
    State level, yo! The department of transportation would be most likely responsible.
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  • What level of government is responsible for repairing those pesky potholes that your parents curse about under their breath?
    The local, city level of course!
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  • Which level of government is responsible for maintaining Utah's National Parks?
    The National (or Federal) government. Doi!
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  • Which level of government is responsible for taking care of Antelope Island State Park?
    The Utah State government. Claro!
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  • The U.S. government just gave Utah 100,00 dollars. What is this money called?
    A grant
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