week 17

Laws and rules should provide __________.

• safety and stability

• safety and security

• stability and defense

• safety and sensibility

The leader of the state government is the __________.

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

What level of government is in charge of the police, fire department, public bus systems, road maintenance, and community parks?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• International

What document outlines the structure of the state government of Texas?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Texas State Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

Which branch of the state government is responsible for passing laws, approving spending, and removing officials from office?

• Constiutional

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The ____________ branch of the state government decides the meaning of laws, the constitutionality of laws, and how laws are enforced.

• Constitutional

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which of the following is NOT a form of local government in Texas?

• City

• Council

• Special

• Township

How many forms of city government are there in Texas?

• two

• three

• four

• five

What is the most common form of special district utilized in Texas?

• business district

• farming district

• school distrcit

• shopping district

Which of the following was NOT an occupation that George W. Bush had?

• President

• Senator

• Pilot

• Governor