Question

The national government is considering putting a tax on coal in your state. Coal companies and the miners are outraged. What would the responsibilities of the attorney general, the Natural Resources Department, and the governor be?

Answer 1

Answer:

Responses will vary. A sample response follows:

If an issue like this were to arise, many state executive offices and departments would spring into action. The governor’s job would be to represent the state in discussions or negotiations with the federal government. The attorney general’s responsibilities would include assembling a legal team to fight the tax and to represent the state’s case in federal court. Any interested department, like the Natural Resources Department, would be responsible for providing any advice and information to the attorney general and the governor.