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17 Cards in this Set
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When did Wisconsin become a state?
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May 29, 1848
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When did the present Wisconsin Government go into effect?
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May 29, 1848
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What does the Legislative branch do?
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make laws
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Explain the main duties of the executive branch.
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enforce and administer the laws
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What are the duties of the judicial branch?
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administer justice and interpret the laws of the state
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What are the names of the two houses of the Legislature?
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Senate and Assembly
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What are the qualifications for members of the Legislature?
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US citizen, resident of the state for at least one year and district for at least 10 days
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How many members in the Assembly?
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99
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How many members in the Senate?
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33
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How long is the term of office for the Assembly?
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2 yrs.
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How long is the term of office for the Senate?
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4 yrs.
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What is the governor's role in the lawmaking process?
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pass or veto
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How long is the term of office for the governor?
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4 yrs.
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What are the main officials in the executive branch?
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Governor, Lt. Governor, Sec. of State, State Treasury, Attorney General, Superintendant of Public Instruction
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What are some of the important jobs of the governor?
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1. approve or veto bills, 2. appoint gov't. officials, 3.grant pardons, 4.approve spending, 5.represent the state nationally, 6.inform citizens, 7.prepare budget, 8.commander in chief of the state militia
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What are lobbies?
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organized groups seeking to influence legislators
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What is the state's highest court?
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Supreme Court
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