who holds the power in Texas

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand who holds power in the Texas government?

• Because it affects how laws are made and enforced

• Because it helps us know who to vote for

• Because it determines how taxes are spent

• Because it tells us who is in charge of schools

Open Ended

What does government actually do in your daily life? List at least three examples.

Multiple Select

Which levels of government have the power to create rules or laws according to the Texas Government Powers slide?

• State government

• City government

• County government

• Judicial power

Multiple Choice

Which level of Texas government is responsible for managing county roads?

• State government

• City government

• County government

• Judicial power

Multiple Choice

A governor vetoes a law passed by the legislature. Which level of government does this scenario represent?

• State government

• City government

• County government

• Individual citizens

Multiple Choice

A county increases property taxes to repair rural roads.

• State Government

• County Government

• City Government

• Judicial Power

Multiple Choice

Who has the power in this scenario ?

• Individual Citizens

• County Government

• Judicial Power

• State Government ?

Multiple Choice

Which level of government is responsible for passing new state laws about water usage in Texas?

• City Government

• County Government

• State Government

• Federal Government

Open Ended

One thing that surprised me about who has power in Texas is...

Multiple Choice

Who holds the power in Texas government?

• The Governor

• The Legislature

• The People

• The Courts

Open Ended

What is one thing that surprised you about who holds power in Texas government, and what is one question you still have about it?