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 two groups make up Congress?

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

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

Which branch of the Texas government functions to make laws?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

Which branch of government can call for a special session in the Legislature?

• Mayor

• Exectuive

• Judicial

What people are found in the executive branch?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Senator

• Representative

How many branches of the government does Texas have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• It doesn't have branches

How often does the Texas House of Representatives meet?

• For 150 days every 2 years

• For 200 days every year

• For 140 days every 2 year

• For 30 days every 2 years

Who is the leader of the Texas Senate?

• The Governor

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Secretary of State

• The Attorney General