Texas Government

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In a federal system, states can do all of the following EXCEPT: Coin money, Create school curriculum, Set driving age, Create laws regarding marriage

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Coin money

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The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has

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a two chamber legislature.

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The governor heads the ____ branch.

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executive

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Who is the President of the Texas state senate?

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the Lieutenant Governor

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Which is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature? Options: Line-item veto, Impeachment power, the power to propose budget bills, Find laws unconstitutional

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Line-item veto

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Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time? Options: the Amendment process, the federal system, the Electoral College, System of checks and balances

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the Amendment process

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When was the most current Texas Constitution written?

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1876

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What is a bill?

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A proposed law

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Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?

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Supreme Court

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Which is the highest court to hear criminal cases?

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Court of Criminal Appeals