1 Chapter 12 Resources State Government Vocabulary Activity 12 State Government 3 Chapter Skills Activity 12 Using Library Resources 5 Cooperative Learning Activity 12 Our State Executive Branch 7 Economics Activity 12 Sales Taxes 9 Reteaching Activity 12 State Government 11 Enrichment Activity 12 State Governments: For the Common Good 13 CHAPTER 12
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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage about the California Department of Water
Resources and then answer the questions that follow in the space provided.
1. Why was the California Department of Water Resources created?
2. What is the main purpose of California’s State Water Project?
3. How does Southern California benefit from the State Water Project?
4. CRITICAL THINKING Write one sentence stating why the California Department
of Water Resources contributes to the common good of the people in
California.
5. CRITICAL THINKING Research a department of government in your state. Write
the department’s main purpose here. (Use another sheet of paper if needed.)
State Governments: For the Common Good
Much of what a state government does is for the benefit of all people in the state—for the com-mon good. Many states have unique situations that determine what type of departments, agencies,boards, and commissions will best benefit the people in the state. The California Department ofWater Resources is an example of a department within a state government that was created for thecommon good.
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) was created by the California Legislature in1956 to plan and guide the development of water resources. DWR designed and constructed theState Water Project and maintains and operates it today.
The California State Water Project is a water storage and delivery system of reservoirs, aqueducts,power plants, and pumping plants. Its main purpose is to store water and deliver it where needed inthe state. For example, Northern California has more precipitation than Southern California.Southern California needs more water than the rainfall in that area provides for its large populationand for agriculture. Through the State Water Project, water can be collected in the northern part ofthe state and distributed to the south. About 70 percent of the water supply goes to urban users and30 percent goes to agricultural users.
Since 1956 the Department of Water Resources has grown in size and responsibility. It now hasa staff of approximately 2,700 and a $1 billion annual budget. In addition to the State WaterProject, it administers programs involving flood control, dam safety, water quality improvement, andmore. It also educates the public about California’s water resources and works with other govern-mental and wildlife agencies on environmental issues and projects.
DIRECTIONS: Write an answer to each question below in the space provided.
1. Defining What is a federal system?
2. Analyzing According to the Constitution, what are states not allowed
to do?
3. Defining What are reserved powers?
4. Describing What is the supremacy clause?
5. Explaining How do federal grants-in-aid work?
6. Identifying How many states have to approve an amendment before it
can be added to the Constitution?
7. Comparing What do all state constitutions have in common?
Guided Reading Activity 12–1
Name Date Class
Before reading this section, think about the main topic of the reading. Whatwill you be reading about? Jot down what you think you will be reading, then review whatyou wrote after you have read the section. Were you right?
DIRECTIONS: Write an answer to each question below in the space provided.
1. Defining What does “unicameral” mean?
2. Identifying What are state lawmaking bodies called?
3. Identifying Who are the leaders in state legislatures?
4. Listing From where do ideas for state bills come?
5. Recalling How often is the national census taken?
6. Defining What is malapportionment?
7. Inferring What issues face state legislators today?
Guided Reading Activity 12–2
Name Date Class
When the reading becomes difficult, slow down and reread that paragraph.If you still do not understand the text, highlight it and ask your teacher for help.