State and Local Government in Washington — Quiz

Question 1

Washington’s legislative branch is divided between a senate and a

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house of representatives.

Question 2

What is the most important purpose of officials who serve at local levels of government?

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providing services to people

Question 3

The Washington State Department of Health is part of the [Dropdown 1] branch of government.

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[Dropdown 1] executive; executive

Question 4

Who has the main responsibility for running a local government under a council-manager system?

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the city manager

Question 5

The mayor-council system or the council-manager system are used to run Washington’s

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towns and cities.

Question 6

What is the main reason Washington’s Supreme Court is so important?

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It is the highest court in the judicial branch of government.

Question 7

Washington’s state government is organized into how many branches?

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three

Question 8

Which branch of government oversees Washington’s departments and agencies?

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executive

State and Local Government in Washington — Quiz Answers