Government Quiz

Which of these is not an example of checks and balances?

• taxing
• veto
• impeachment
• approval of executive appointees

Which branch of government does this describe?- Makes Laws-Bicameral-Two-year term in House-Four-year term in Senate

• executive branch
• republicanism
• 
  judicial branch
• legislative branch

How are judges selected in Texas?

• They are appointed
• US judges are elected
• They are confirmed by the governor
• They are elected

Which of these concepts are supported by BOTH the US and Texas Constitution?

• Federalism
• Communism
• 
  Fascism

• Socialism

What is popular sovereignty?

• kings rule
• the people rule
• the government rules
• trump rules

Which of these answers is a concept of the Texas Constitution

• Unicameralism
• Governor's appoint the legislature
• separates the power among three branches
• Legislature approves all amendments

How are the Texas and US Constitution ALIKE?

• There are voting qualifications
• There is unlimited government
• Both contain socialist ideas
• they include checks and balances

What article protects individual rights?

• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism

How does the Constitution reflect the concept of checks and balances?

• Limits the number of years each official can serve
• grants voting rights to African americans
• It splits the power among three branches
• It creates a federalist government

Who do we call the chief executive of a city?

• President

• Commissioner
• Mayor
• Senator