Grade 3 Texas Studies Weekly Week 8 Flashcards

Front

How many branches of government are there?

Back

three

Front

What is Texas' government modeled after? Options: Britain's government, Canada's government, Mexico's government, USA national government

Back

USA national government

Front

How are most state government leaders chosen? They are _______ (modeled, separated, elected, represented)

Back

elected

Front

Who is the head of the executive branch?

Back

the president

Front

How many members are in the House of Representatives? Options: 31, 100, 150, 181

Back

150

Front

How long is the term of a Texas Supreme Court Justice?

Back

six years

Front

What is the document that defines how the local branches of government work together? Options: constitution, Declaration of Independence, city charter, city council

Back

city charter

Front

How does the mayor get their job?

Back

elected by the citizens of the town

Front

Who does the local government serve?

Back

town

Front

Who runs the local government?

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mayor