State Elected Officials Graphic Organizer

How do your state’s legislators get into office? What powers does your governor have? Invite middle school students to explore these questions and more with this state elected officials graphic organizer! State governments make policies that affect everyone in their state. Voters can pick many of these officials in state elections. 

In this civics and government worksheet, learners will investigate the offices of their state legislators and governor, including their powers, how they are elected, and their term lengths. Students can also research a bonus question about how state judges get their position! 

To learn about elected officials at other levels of government, don’t miss Federal Elected Officials Graphic Organizer, Municipal Elected Officials Graphic Organizer, and County Elected Officials Graphic Organizer.