2.7 State Government Answers

Which branch of state government is responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws?

Most state legislatures are [___], with an upper house called the [___] and a lower house often called the House of Representatives.

⇒ Senate

⇒ Supreme Court

States regulate industries within their borders and manage unemployment programs. State governments maintain ⇒ law and order through state police and manage correctional facilities. States oversee professional licensing for occupations such as doctors and ⇒ teachers.

⇒ law

⇒ teachers