The Texas Constitution and the State Government

The three branches of the State of Texas government are:

• judical, executive, judges

• legislative, executive, judicial

• governor, executive, judicial

• legislative, senators, judicial

The 3 branches of government in Texas each have certain powers that are given to them by:

• The Declaration of Independence
• the governor
• voters
• the Texas Constitution

The job of the executive branch is to...

• make sure laws are enforced.
• make the laws of the state.
• make sure that state laws are applied fairly.
• play baseball

The job of the legislative branch is to...

• make sure laws are enforced.
• make the laws of the state.
• make sure that state laws are applied fairly.
• play football

The job of the judicial branch is to...

• make sure laws are enforced.
• make the laws of the state.
• make sure that state laws are applied fairly.
• play soccer

Which person or group of people are in the legislative branch?

• governor
• Supreme Court
• Congress
• mayor

Which person or group of people are in the executive branch?

• governor
• Supreme Court
• Congress
• mayor

Which person or group of people are in the judicial branch?

• governor
• Supreme Court
• Congress
• mayor

Which two groups make up Congress?

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

The executive branch includes agencies and departments that make sure certain ____ are followed.

• maps and globes

• roads and highways

• laws and rules

• people and pets