Question

chapter 9 review comprehension: identifying facts choose the words from the word bank to complete the sentences. write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. word bank attorney general branches constitution governor grants legislature money schools serious territories welfare 1) many states that were admitted to the united states were first areas called ____. 2) each state in the united states operates under its own . 3) the power of the states is divided among three of government. 4) these state governments need a great deal of to run properly. 5) federal bring in the greatest amount of money. 6) states use most of their money to run the . 7) states also provide health and programs. 8) most state lawmaking bodies are called the . 9) the head of the executive branch of a state is called the . 10) another elected official of the state who takes care of legal matters is the. 11) the general trial courts handle __ cases, both civil and criminal.

Explanation:

1)

The sentence is about states being admitted to the US and their prior status. "Territories" are areas that can become states, so it fits.

States operate under their own set of rules, which is a "constitution".

Government power is divided into three "branches" (executive, legislative, judicial).

Answer:

territories

2)