TX GOVT RETEST INTERVENTION

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The governor heads the ____ branch.

Back

executive

Front

Which two groups make up Congress?

Back

Senate and House of Representatives

Front

What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government? Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws

Back

It is based on Separation of Powers

Front

How many branches of the government does Texas have?

Back

3

Front

What is a bill?

Back

A proposed law

Front

Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Separation of powers

Back

division of government to prevent any one branch from having too much power

Front

Checks and balances: A system in which each branch of the government has the power to block the actions of the others.

Back

A system in which each branch of the government has the power to block the actions of the others.

Front

What is the most important function of a constitution?

Back

limit the power of the government

Front

Which civic responsibility is not required by law? Options: Obey the constitution, Pay income tax, Serve on the jury

Back

Vote in elections