What do state governments do? In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government.
Updated 11/19/14. If you used this lesson before that date, please take a look at the new version.
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Lynna Landry , AP US History & Government / Economics Teacher and Department Chair, California