W8 Local & State Government

How many branches of government are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is Texas's government modeled after?

• Britain's government

• Canada's government

• Mexico's government

• U.S national government

How are most state government leaders chosen?

• They are modeled.

• They are separated.

• They are elected.

• They are represented.

Who is the head of the executive branch of the state?

• the judge

• the president

• the senator

• the governor

How many members of the state legislature are there?

• 31

• 100

• 150

• 181

How long is the term of a Texas Supreme Court Justice?

• two years

• four years

• six years

• eight years

What is the document that defines how the local branches of government work together?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• City charter

• City council

How does the mayor get their job?

• They are chosen by the governor.

• They are appointed by the city council.

• They are elected by the citizens of the town.

• They are chosen by the president.

Who does the local government serve?

• Town

• State

• Country

• Continent