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?