Texas Government

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

Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?

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

Which is the highest court to hear criminal cases?

• Court of Appeals
• Supreme Court
• District Court
• Criminal High Court

What is the most important civic responsibility? 

• Serving on Juries
• Voting
• Having a job
• Following all laws

What is the lowest level of court? 

• Supreme Court
• Municipal
• District
• County

Where do school districts get money to pay for education?

• Local Property Taxes

• Investments

• President

• Mayor

Where does Texas get the money to help them balance their budget?

• Investments

• Other Countries

• Sales Tax

• Lottery