Washington State Government

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Across
  1. 4. An idea for a law
  2. 9. Changes to a bill or law
  3. 11. My job is to lead the executive branch
  4. 13. The State branch that enforce laws
  5. 15. A rule approved by the government that is enforceable
  6. 16. How we choose many officials in this state
  7. 17. Courts that rule on major crimes and civil cases like divorce
  8. 18. Power the governor has to approve a bill and/or budget
Down
  1. 1. Small teams in a house that studies proposed bills
  2. 2. Hears appeals from all lower courts
  3. 3. Courts that rule on minor crimes and disputes
  4. 5. Money we collect from people to pay for expenses like schools, fire departments, etc.
  5. 6. An adult who has the right to vote
  6. 7. The state branch that interprets laws and judge disputes
  7. 8. The State branch that makes laws
  8. 10. Plan on where and on what to spend money
  9. 12. What each legislator does to approve or disapprove bills or budget
  10. 14. When our state legislature starts meeting. Came from the time when many were farmers and need to be home for the growing season
  11. 19. We meet every ___ years for budgeting