Week 17 Quiz

Study this list:

George W. Bush, Lyndon B. Johnson, Dwight D. Eisenhower

What do all these men have in common?

• They were all MDE Ponies at one time.

• They were all historic Texas Governors.

• They were all United States Veterans.

• They were all United States former presidents from Texas.

This is the branch of government led by the governor​ (a)   ​​

• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

All are examples of civic duties EXCEPT which one? ​ ​ ​

• volunteering at the polls

• shopping instead of voting on Election Day

• researching candidates

• voting

Making rules and laws that benefit everyone is called:

• checks and balances

• promoting the common good

• promoting your civic responsibility

• promoting the federal government

Checks and Balances is the ability of the government to make sure each branch shares their powers equally.

• True

• False

Match the word with its definition.

understanding the differences between yourself and people from oth​ er countries or backgrounds​ (a)  

smart, thoughtful ​ (b)  

courageous, fearless ​ (c)  

willing to put others before yourself ​ (d)   ​​

• culturally aware
• wise
• brave
• self sacrificing

This branch includes the Supreme Court

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Spring Branch

• Legislative Branch

This branch includes the House of Representatives and Senate

• The Executive Branch

• Spring Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

This branch is led by the governor

• Spring Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch