Executive Branch
The Governor serves as the Executive of Pennsylvania. He or she is responsible for approving or vetoing laws passed by the General Assembly, subject to a two-thirds override.
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To learn more about the Executive Branch, click here for Politics and Policy on PCN.
General Assembly
Pennsylvania's General Assembly consists of two bodies, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The main task of these two bodies is to make laws.
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To learn more about the Legislative Branch, click here for Politics and Policy on PCN.
Find your local state legislators: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/
Judicial Branch
Pennsylvania's Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the state Constitution, and deciding cases.
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To learn more about the Judicial Branch, click here for PA Courts on PCN.
Elections
Pennsylvanians are called to vote as part of their civic duty in a democratic government. To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be 18 years of age and a resident of the district you wish to vote in for at least 30 days prior to the election.
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Register to vote: https://www.votespa.com/Pages/default.aspx
Media
The Media are responsible for covering events and reporting information to the public through various means, including print, electronic, and digital channels.
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To learn more about the Media, click here for Journalists Roundtable on PCN.
Continuing Education
This section includes panels and forums centered on topics of interest to adults. Themes include voting, judicial independence, and the Constitution.
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More Civics 101
More Civics 101 includes a broader look at civics and civic engagement, aimed at the student level.
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To learn more about More Civics 101, click here for the PCN homepage.