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7.9 Texas State Government

7.9 Texas State Government

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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RODRIGO MORENO

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​https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

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Multiple Choice

What are the two parts of the Texas Legislative Branch?

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Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives
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Texas Governor and Texas Supreme Court
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Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Public Safety
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Texas Attorney General and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

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What is the role of the legislative Branch?

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Enforcing laws and regulations
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Judicial review of laws
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Appointing Supreme Court justices
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Making laws, representing the people

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Multiple Select

What are the main responsibilities of the Governor of Texas? Select 3

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serving as commander-in-chief of the state's national guard, and signing or veto

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Serving as the head of the state's judicial branch
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Managing the state's education system
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signing or vetoing legislation passed by the Texas Legislature.

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Overseeing the state's executive branch,

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Multiple Choice

What is the job of the Executive Branch of Texas?

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Enforcing laws and administering the state government
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Collecting taxes and managing public finances
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Making new laws and regulations
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Judicial review and interpretation of laws

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch in Texas? select 2

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Enforcing traffic laws
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Interpreting and applying the laws of the state

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and ensuring justice is served through the court system.

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Collecting taxes

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Open Ended

What happens at the local court?

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Open Ended

Which cities are located in Cameron County?

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between local, county and district courts in Texas?

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The number of judges they have
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The color of the courthouse buildings
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The distance from the state capital
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Jurisdiction and types of cases they handle

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