What is the head of the executive branch in Utah called?
The Governor
What are the two 'chambers' of Utah's bicameral legislature called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the main purpose of the three branches of Utah's state government?
To balance power, so that no one person or branch becomes too powerful.
Name the 3 branches of Utah state government?
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch
Each state is divided up into legislative _________________ that contain roughly the same number of citizens. Then people vote for representatives that live in that area.
districts
Who chooses (or elects) a governor in a U.S. territory?
The President of the United States
Who chooses (or elects) a governor in a U.S. state?
The people of that state. Example: the people of Utah elected Gary Herbert as governor
Name 3 of the 4 levels of government/citizenship in the United States! Hint: The very top level is 'National' or 'Federal'.
National, State, County, and City (local).
United States, Utah, Salt Lake County, South Salt Lake City. What does this list describe?
The levels of government that you live under and are a part of as a citizen.
What does it mean when the governor VETOS a bill?
To veto a bill means to that the Governor exercises his constitutional right to stop it from becoming a law. It's a way o balancing power between branches.
Which branch of Utah state government do superior courts and appeals courts belong to?
The Judicial Branch
What is the "law of the land" in Utah?
The state Constitution
What's another name for RULES that make sure that professionals like doctors, teachers, or builders are certified by the state of Utah
REGULATIONS
What is one of the 'downsides' of being a territory, as opposed to being a state?
You don't get full representation in U.S. Congress. Also, the President appoints a governor, so the people don't really get to choose. Bummer!
