U7 Government and Citizenship Test.HallsvilleJH

What level of governnment supports public schools?

• State
• Federal
• County
• Municipal

The Legislative Branch of the Texas state government is made up of ____ and ______.

• Senate and House of Representatives
• Governor and Lt. Governor
• President and Vice President
• Commissioner and Constable

The Texas Legislature meets every ____ years.

• 2
• 1 1/2
• 3
• 6

How long is the elected term of the Texas governor?

• 4 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 6 years

Are most Texas judges elected or appointed?

• Elected
• Appointed
• Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock
• Texas judges are elected for life

The lowest level of court in Texas is __________ and the highest level of court in Texas is the _________.

• Municipal/Justice of the Peace, Supreme Court/Court of Criminal Appeals
• U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court
• County Court, County Court at Law
• District Court, County Court

State revenue is MOSTLY made up of ________.

• Sales Tax
• Park entry fees
• Property Tax
• Fuel Tax

There are ______ counties in Texas.

• 254
• 31
• 150
• 303

County government officials include _________, ___________ and ____________.

• Sheriff, County Clerk, Constable
• President, Vice President, Congress
• Governor, Senate, House of Representatives
• Mayor, City Council, Police Chief

Which if the following is NOT a special district in Texas?

• District of Columbia
• Hospital Districts
• Flood Control Districts
• School Districts