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Wisconsin Government

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  • How many senators does Wisconsin have?
    33
  • Who signs bills into laws in Wisconsin?
    The governor
  • What is the Wisconsin state animal?
    Badger
  • How long are WI senators elected for?
    4 years
  • What year was the Wisconsin constitution signed?
    1848
  • Why did Wisconsin need a constitution?
    In order to become a state, there needs to be a constitution
  • What branch of government explains laws?
    Judicial
  • What is it called when the governor says no to a bill?
    Veto
  • How long can a Wisconsin judge serve on the state supreme court?
    10 years
  • Where does WI legislative branch meet?
    Madison, WI
  • How many votes does a bill need if the governor vetoes?
    2/3 votes
  • Name one of the Wisconsin governor's jobs
    Prepare state budget, signs laws, work to keep the state running smoothly
  • What are the three branches of WI government?
    Legislative, Judicial, Executive
  • What are the two branches of the legislative branch in Wisconsin?
    Senate and assembly
  • Name one other person in the Wisconsin's executive branch
    Lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, or state superintendent of public instruction
  • What branch carries out Wisconsin laws?
    Executive branch
  • How many votes does a bill need in the senate and assembly to move on to the governor?
    More than half