Lesson 21 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareOur Governor
Our governor is the leader of our state.
🎯 Your mission
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Our governor is the leader of our state. The governor helps make important choices that affect everyone living in the state. They work to keep our communities safe and help solve problems.
Key Facts
The governor is the leader of the state.
They help solve problems in the community.
The governor makes important choices for everyone.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the leader of our state?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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