Pennsylvania Government

Section 1: Our State Government Read the first section of the "Our State Government" handout and then answer the questions. Sorting:Identify the question to the answer by sorting. Harrisburg What is the name of our state capital? Susquehanna River Our state capital is located next to this river? Legislative, Executive, Judicial What are the 3 branches of government? No one group or person has too much power over another group Why is our government organized into branches? Section 2: State Legislative Branch Read the section titled "State Legislative Branch". Then answer the questions about what you read. Using the table, match the question to its answer. Question Answer What two groups of people is this branch broken up into? The House of Representatives and the Senate. When these two groups come together it is called? The General Assembly How many representatives are in the "House of Representatives"? 203 How many years do representatives serve when they are elected? 2 Years How many senators are in the "Senate"? 50 How many years do senators serve when they are elected? 4 years What is the purpose of the legislative branch? write, debate, and pass bills that become federal law Section 3: State Executive Branch Read the section titled "State Executive Branch". Then answer the questions about what you read. Match the answer to its question! Who is the leader of the executive branch? The Governor What is the purpose of this branch? enforces the laws that the legislative branch created - (Makes sure the laws are carried out) What is the name of the person that helps the governor with his duties? Lieutenant Governor Who is the chief law officer of the state? Attorney General What is the job of the attorney general? This person works with the courts and justice system. They also help to see that people are treated fairly by a business. What is the name of the person that manages money that is collected through taxes and other sources? Treasurer 1. A member of this branch makes sure that laws are in place to treat people fairly. True False Section 4: State Judicial Branch Read the section titled "State Judicial Branch". Then answer the questions about what you read. Sorting: Identify the question to the answer by sorting. 7 How many Supreme Court justices are there? to run our court system What is the purpose of this branch? Supreme Court What is the highest court in the state? to explain the meaning of the laws What do our courts do? Judges Who are in charge of courts? Jury What is the name given to the group of people who listen to the evidence in a case?