Kentucky Fact and Info Study Guide
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