Question

the state government has more effective control over the people ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Let's take a look at the structure of state governments. Keep in mind that the states can organize their governments most any way they choose. However, all state governments use the same structure as the federal government. This means that the states each have three branches of government:  

•The executive branch  

•The legislative branch  

•The judicial branch  

Let's first explore the executive branch. This branch of state government includes the governor of that state and other elected officials like the lieutenant governor, state attorney general, state auditor, and secretary of state. Like the federal executive branch, a state's executive branch is responsible for executing the laws that are created by the state's legislative branch and defined by the state's judicial branch.  

A state's legislative branch includes the elected representatives of that state. The states use a bicameral system, meaning each state has two legislative chambers, much like the federal legislative system. For example, Texas has a state legislature comprised of 31 state senators and 150 state house representatives.  

Like other states, Texas' legislative branch meets in the state capitol building. This branch of state government is responsible for creating state legislation that can become state law. They are also responsible for approving the state budget and initiating tax legislation. Also like the federal government, this branch has the power of impeachment, which can be used as a check and balance on the executive branch.  

A state's judicial branch is that state's court system, including the state Supreme Court justices. A state's Supreme Court heads up that state's judicial branch. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and defining issues of state law. For example, a case of burglary in Colorado will be heard and decided in the Colorado state courts using the state laws of Colorado. Most cases are heard in state courts, rather than in the federal court system.