Texas Leaders

What was the first capital of Texas after it won independence from Mexico?

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Austin

• Dallas

Today, what is the official capital of Texas?

• San Antonio

• Dallas

• Houston

• Austin

How do county governments work?

• They may have a mayor and city council, a city manager, or city commissioner. Citizens vote for both city and county officials.

• They work weekdays only.

• They work by hiring people to do the job of running the official government business.

• County governments work like well oiled machines.

What is the purpose of the Constitution of 1876?

• To make and establish laws.

• To rule with an iron fist.

• The constitution guides the government.

• To make sure citizens fallow and obey the laws.

What is the intent of the articles in the Texas Constitution?

• There are 17 articles in the Texas Constitution.

• The articles were written by Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston wanted to make sure everyone followed the articles.

• The articles tell about the rights of the people and how to run government.

What are the functions of the judicial branch of government?

• To make new laws and make sure they are followed.

• To pass new laws and examine old ones.

• To interpret laws and administer judgement.

• I didn't read the passage so, I don't know.

What are the functions of the executive branch of government?

• To pass new laws.

• Executive branch is responsible for making sure rules are followed.

• To pass judement about te law.

What are the functions of the legislative branch of government?

• To make sure laws are followed.

• To pass judgement on new laws.

• To make new laws and make decisiones about current laws.

What is the make up of the House of Representatives?

• It has 182 representatives and senators.

• They are the people voted to go to Washington.

• What he said!

• It is made up of 150 representatives that are elected for 2 years.

What is the make up in the Senate?

• They make up the people that represent in Washington.

• There are 31 members in the senate and they are elected to a 4-year term.

• They are the representatives in the senate.

• They are the men and women who wear makeup to go to work every morning.