S.S, Weekly wk 8 How State and Local Government Works

How many branches of government are there?

• two

• three

• four

• five

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? (Including The house of Representatives and the The Texas Senate)

• 31

• 100

• 150

• 181

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

• two years

• six years

• four years

• eight years

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

• constitution

• city charter

• Declaration of Independence

• 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

Who runs the local government?

• governor

• president

• mayor

• senator

Which is something the local government does NOT do?

• plan the city budget

• provide services

• run the country

• ensure laws are enforced