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State Government Structure and Functions Explained

Learn how state governments mirror federal branches, handle funding, and execute essential programs and services. Discover state legislature types, executive roles, court cases, and tax collection.

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State Government Structure and Functions Explained

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  1. Section 2 States Government Chapter 16 State and Local Government

  2. State Government Main Idea State governments, like the federal government, divide power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In terms of their structure and functions, these state branches mirror the branches of the federal government. Also like the federal government, state governments must find funding for expensive yet essential programs and services.

  3. Focus Questions • What are graduated licensing systems? • What are the two types of state legislatures? • What is the title of the chief executive at the state level of government? • What are some other state executive branch offices? • What type of cases do state courts handle? • What are the two main types of taxes collected by state governments? States and the National Government

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