US/Texas Government Test

Which of the following is a RESULT of freedom of speech?

• State officials are not held accountable for actions they take in public office.

• Facts given in newspapers tell only one side of a story.

• Protests by people who do not agree with public policies are not reported.

• Citizens may speak out to defend their rights

What does Article I of the US Constitution tell us how to run?

• elections

• schools

• the legislative branch

Which part of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions ensures individual freedoms?

• Preamble

• power of impeachment

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

The leader of most cities in Texas is a _________________.

• governor

• commissioner

• mayor

• president

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• kings rule

• Kings are the favorites

• people rule

• monarchs are popular

Which of the following was an idea used in the U.S. Constitution that is seen also in the Texas Constitution?

• separation of powers

• Declaration of Independence

• stronger executive branch than others

• all of the above

Which branch of the state government is responsible for executing the laws?

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

• municipal

The BEST title for the diagram would be...

• Characteristics of the Legislative Branch

• Characteristics of the Judicial Branch

• Characteristics of the Executive Branch

• Characteristics of the City Council

What is the purpose of the State Board of Education?

• to write laws for the army

• to set educational policy for the state

• to clean and maintain school buildings

• to hire classroom teachers for private schools

Which level of government is MOST responsible for the day-to-day education of Texas students?

• national

• state

• municipal

• local school districts