Washington's Constitution Answers

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The Washington State Constitution creates separation of powers by

A
allowing the governor to determine each branch’s power.
B
giving unequal power to each branch of government.
C
giving different responsibilities to each branch of government.
D
ensuring that the supreme court oversees each branch.
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It is the responsibility of the legislative branch to

c
carry out the laws.
e
enforce the laws.
c
create the laws.
i
interpret the laws.
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Article I of the Washington State Constitution describes

s
spending and programs.
v
voting and elections.
t
the structure of government.
t
the rights of citizens.
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Which information described in the Washington State Constitution is unique to Washington?

l
land and water rights
p
promotion of public health
h
how programs are financed
h
how taxes are raised
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Which is a fundamental principle of the Washington State Constitution?

A
The citizens serve the government.
B
The executive branch is the most powerful.
C
The government exists to serve the people.
D
The judicial branch enforces the laws.
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When Washington became a state, who required that a constitution be drafted?

t
the US President
t
the US Congress
t
the Supreme Court of the United States
t
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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A citizen accused of a crime is entitled to which fundamental right?

t
trial by a judge
t
trial by a jury
b
bail until guilty
h
house arrest

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