Legislative Branch, Representative, Senator

Name: ______Period: ______Washington State Government WebQuest Type your answers in BOLD underneath the italicized questions. For this assignment, you do NOT have to answer in complete sentences.

1. Go to this website: http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/Legislative.html

Click on the tab that says “Legislative.” Each legislative district contains about the same number of people. Click the magnifying glass to see the Puget Sound Districts.

How many legislative districts are there in WA? (Hint: Scroll to the bottom of the map and read the paragraph.)

2. Go to this website: http://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/

Click on the map in at least 5 different legislative districts. This map gives you information on the people who represent us in Olympia and make laws for WA state.

How many Senators are in each district?

How many Representatives are in each district?

Enter your address in the box provided.

What district # do you live in?

Who is the Senator from your district?

Who are the Representatives from your district? 3. Now click the circle next to Congressional right above the map. These people represent WA State in Congress in Washington, D.C. They make laws for the U.S. What district # do you live in?

Who are the Senators?

Who is the Representative?

4. Go to this website: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/ElectedOfficials.aspx

Read about the Governor’s job and then click on the Governor link. What is the job of this office?

Who is the Governor of WA?

5. Go back to http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/ElectedOfficials.aspx

Scroll down to Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read about the Superintendent’s job and then click on the Superintendent link. What is the job of this office?

How many school districts are in the state of Washington?

Bonus: Who is the Washington’s current Superintendent of Public Intruction.

Print when you have answered all of the questions. This is due at the end of the period. Use your time wisely!