THE STATE GOVERNMENT CONTROLS THINGS IN ONLY YOUR OWN STATE. IT ONLY HAS CONTROL OVER THAT STATE-NOT THE SURROUNDING STATES.
Each state across the country has it's own government. The state's government is located in the state's capital. The state government is run by the Governor and groups of other elected officials. They make decisions about the laws for the state.
PA State Capital building in Harrisburg, PA.
THE STATE GOVERNMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING AND ENFORCING LAWS FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE. SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARE:
- DRIVER LICENSING - FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES - EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITIES - IMPOSING TAXES ON THE CITIZENS - TEACHER LICENSING - STATE POLICE - HIGHWAY REPAIR - STATE PARKS AND RECREATION