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The U.S. government just gave Utah 100,00 dollars. What is this money called?
A grant
Which level of government is responsible for taking care of Antelope Island State Park?
The Utah State government. Claro!
Which level of government is responsible for maintaining Utah's National Parks?
The National (or Federal) government. Doi!
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!
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.
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
Who chooses the legislators (politicians who make state laws) in Utah?
The citizens of Utah. That's us. Well, when you turn 18.
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...
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!
What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of Utah's state government?
To make the laws!
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...
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!
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 the "law of the land" in Utah?
The state Constitution
Which branch of Utah state government do superior courts and appeals courts belong to?
The Judicial Branch
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.
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.
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).
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
Who chooses (or elects) a governor in a U.S. territory?
The President of the United States
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
Which Branch of Utah's government makes the laws (which are usually called bills)?
The Legislature!
Name the 3 branches of Utah state government?
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch
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.
What are the two 'chambers' of Utah's bicameral legislature called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the head of the executive branch in Utah called?
The Governor
Our Utah state government work almost exactly like what other type of government?
The Federal or National Government in Washington, D.C.


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