Counties Work!

Today, if you have finished and turned in the States Rule and the Capable Counties webquest questions, you may play a new game called "Counties Work!"
Click on the following link to play the game:  Counties Work

Webquest!

Now that you have studied how a state works you are ready for a webquest!  Follow the link and answer the questions on the hand-out:    States Rule Webquest
If you are not at school today, answer the following questions on a google doc and share with me.

1. Do you think it is important to divide power between the state and national government?
           Why or why not?
2.  Who is the governor of Iowa?
3.  Describe one thing that he is working on in our state.
4.  In your own words, describe the similarity between being governor of a state and being president
            of the United States.  Explain the difference.
5.  What is the name of Iowa's legislature? (Hint: it may have two houses with two different names)
6.  List three types of courts found in Iowa.




If you finish early, start the county webquest by clicking on the link below.  Make sure you answer the questions on the hand-out.
County Basics Webquest
If you are not at school and cannot get the hand-out, answer the following questions on a google doc and share with me.

1.  How did the county form of government develop? 
2.  How long have counties been a part of the government structure in the United States?
3.  How many counties are there in the United States?
4.  Which state has the most counties?
5.  Which states have the fewest counties?
6.  Do any states not have counties?
7.  What are the top 10 county names?
8.  How many states have counties with these names?
9.  Complete the following information for your county:
          County name:
          Population:
          Size:
          County seat:
          Name 3 elected officials and their position titles:
    

Executive Command

Today you will play an icivics game called Executive Command
Click on the following link to play: http://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command

Supreme Decision

Today you will play the game Supreme Decision from icivics
Click on the following link: http://www.icivics.org/games/supreme-decision

The Three Branches of Government

Today you will be playing a game on icivics.  The purpose of the game is to learn and experience how the three branches of government work together to pass laws.  You will want to successfully pass at least 5 bills and sign them into law.

Click here to play the game: http://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power