Texas Constitution Article 4 and 5

Texas Constitution Article 4 and 5

Article 4 Sections 1 and 2

Multiple Choice

What branch of government is discussed in Article 4?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Who is the Chief Executive Officer?

• The Governor

• County Judge

• Attorney General

Multiple Choice

Who elects members to this branch of government?

• The Governor

• Senate Members

• Qualified Voters

Multiple Choice

Which of the member of the Executive Branch is not elected?

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Governor

Article 4

Sections 4 and 7

Multiple Choice

What type of elections is held to elect members of this branch?

• No election

• Primary Election

• General Election

Multiple Choice

How long is a term of office for all members of this branch?

• 2 Years

• 3 Years

• 1 Year

• 4 Years

Poll

True or False? The Lt. Governor has to be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the US, and resident of Texas for 5 years

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Governor of Texas is the Commander-in-Chief of Texas. Who does he have power over as Commander-in-Chief?

• Military forces of the State and militia

• No one

• Congress

• The people of Texas

Article 4

Section 16d

Multiple Choice

If the Governor is unable to perform his duties who becomes governor?

• Any congress member

• Chief Justice

• Lt. Governor

• No one, the position stays empty till next election

Article 5

Section 1

Multiple Choice

What branch of government is discussed in Article 5?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None!

Multiple Choice

What is this branches responsibility?

• Interpret the law

• Enforce the law

• Create the law

Open Ended

How many different courts are vested in Texas?

Article 5

Sections 2 and 4

Multiple Select

What are the two highest courts in Texas?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Criminal Appeals

• County Courts

• District Courts

Multiple Choice

Who is the leader of the Texas Supreme Court?

• Governor

• Lt. General

• Chief Justice

Multiple Choice

Who is the leader of the Texas court of Criminal Appeals?

• Chief Justice

• Presiding Judge

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

Poll

True or False: All justices are elected by qualified voters in a General election and serve for a term of 6 years.

• True

• False

Article 5

Section 10

Multiple Choice

In a criminal trial what does the defendant have the right too?

• Trial by Jury

• No Jury

• To cry

• To not go to trial because they don't feel like it

Poll

True or False: In a civil case to have a trial by jury there has to be a demand by a party and payment of a fee.

• False

• True

Article 5

Sections 12-13

Multiple Choice

What is an indictment?

• A break up letter

• a written instrument presented to a court by a grand jury charging a person with a crime

• A party invitation

• A yummy snack

Open Ended

Name the two types of Juries

Open Ended

Give one reason you can be excused from Jury Duty