Texas Government and Civil War/Reconstruction

The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has 

• a governor and a lieutenant governor.
• three branches of government.
• a two chamber legislature.
• two types of law (civil and criminal).

The governor heads the ____ branch.

• legislative
• executive
• judicial
• federal

Which is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature?

• Line-item veto
• Impeachment power
• the power to propose budget bills
• Find laws unconstitutional

Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?

• the Amendment process
• the federal system 
• the Electoral College
• System of checks and balances

What is a bill?

• A proposed law
• means "made up of two houses"
• a passed law
• a School House Rock character

Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?

• Supreme Court
• Court of Appeals
• Municipal Court
• Justice of the Peace

Which two groups make up Congress?

• Governor and Supreme Court
• House of Representatives and Governor
• Senate and House of Representatives
• Supreme Court and Congress

Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?

• It is based on Limited Government
• It is based on Separation of Powers
• It is based on Republicanism
• It is based on Federalism