Pennsylvania Government and Civics

What should a student understand about Pennsylvania government?

• Pennsylvania’s bicameral General Assembly separates legislative representation between a Senate and a House.
• A state capital must always be the state’s largest city.
• Pennsylvania has a unicameral state legislature.
• Pennsylvania has no county governments.

Which statement correctly explains Pennsylvania government?

• Municipal form, county structure, and state legislative districts represent different layers of political geography.
• The Pennsylvania General Assembly has only one legislative chamber.
• Counties, municipalities, and legislative districts are the same type of political unit.
• Calling Pennsylvania a commonwealth gives it greater federal power than other states.