Washington StatehoodNovember 11, 18892How is a state created? Population over 125,000Congress passes an Enabling Act – enables territory to draft a state constitution Constitution is approved by voters in the territory and the US Congress The US Congress created a bill (law) adding the state Congress passes the bill and the president signs it 3Concepts of American GovernmentSeparation of Powers: Power is spread out over many forms of government 3 branches – legislative, judicial, executive 3 levels – Federal, State, Local Check and Balances: 3 Branches have power of each other Bicameralism – 2 legislative bodies (House of Representatives and Senate) Separation of Chu...
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