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Kentucky Gen Info

Terms Related to Kentucky Government, Economics, State Symbols, etc.

QuestionThe head of Kentucky'sAnswer
How many counties are currently in Kentucky? 120
In what order was Kentucky admitted to the United States? 15th
In what year did Kentucky become a state? 1792
Which state official is the head of Kentucky's executive branch of government? Governor
What group of people is the head of Kentucky's legislative branch of government? General Assembly
Which branch of government is responsible for creating the state laws? Legislative Branch
What group is the head of Kentucky's judicial branch of government? Kentucky Supreme Court
What is the name for the powers that Kentucky (or any state) government has that the federal government does NOT have (such as setting marriage standards or high school graduation requirements)? State Powers
What is the name for the powers that the Federal (National) Government has that the state government does NOT have, such as printing money or making national treaties? Federal Powers
What is the name for the powers that BOTH the state government and federal government have, such as raising taxes? Shared Powers
What is the natural resource of Kentucky,the mineral (usually black) used to help produce electricity? Coal
What is the industry that includes raising crops and animals, generally to sell for food? Agriculture
What is the most famous type of livestock (animals) raised in Kentucky, particularly in the Bluegrass landform region of Kentucky? Thoroughbred Horses
What is the industry in which various materials are put together to make things such as Corvettes, transportation equipment, and more Manufacturing
What is the industry in which coal and other minerals are extracted from the ground? Mining
What is the industry in which people visit the various parks and scenic places in Kentucky? Tourism
Kentucky leads the nation in producing which product distilled from grain (which is illegal to people under age 21). Whiskey
Kentucky is second in the nation in producing which special agricultural product (illegal to someone under age 18)? Tobacco
What is Kentucky's State Bird? Cardinal
What is Kentucky's Nickname? The Bluegrass State
What is the capital of Kentucky? Frankfort
What is Kentucky's State Song? My Old Kentucky Home
What is Kentucky's State Flower? Goldenrod
What is Kentucky's State Motto? United We Stand, Divided We Fall
What is Kentucky's State Fish? Kentucky Bass
What is Kentucky's State Tree? Tulip Poplar
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