Kentucky Fact and Info Study Guide

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How many representative are in the Kentucky House of Representatives

100

Kentucky became the ___ state on June 1, 1792.

15th

When did Kentucky write it's constitution

1792

How long to Kentucky Representatives serve their terms

2 years

How many Senators are in the Kentucky Senate

38

How long do Kentucky Senators serve their terms

4 years

this man was born near Hodgenville, KY and was the 16th President of the United States

Abe Lincoln

This man was born near Lowes, KY and was the 35th Vice President of the United States

Alvin W. Barkley

What is Kentucky's State Bird

Cardinal

Means having to do with making sure the laws are followed

Executive

What is the state Capital of Kentucky

Frankfort

Kentucky modeled it's government after the _______ government

French

What is Kentucky's State Flower

Goldenrod

Name three Executive offices in Kentucky Government

Governor, Lieutentant Governor, Mayor

The Mayor of Louisville is

Greg Fischer

This man ran for president 5 times but never won. He was called "The Great Compromiser"

Henry Clay

The first governor of Kentucky was

Isaac Shelby

The Lieutenant Governor of Kentukcy is

Jerry Abramson

Means settles arguements about the laws and deals with people accused of breaking the laws

Judicial

Kentucky became the 15th state on

June 1, 1792

Means having to do with making laws

Legislative

Name the three branches of government

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

What is Kentucky's State Song

My Old Kentucky Home

What are the two bodies that make up the Kentucky Legislative Branch

Senate and House of Representatives

The Governor of Kentucky is

Steve Beshear

There are several layers of courts in the Judicial Branch, what is the highest level

Supreme Court

What is the legislative branch of government in Kentucky called

The General Assembly

What is Kentucky's State Tree

Tulip Poplar

The State Motto for Kentucky is

United we stand, divided we fall

The rejection or over ruling of a bill by a president or governor.

Veto


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