Texas Government Leaders

Who is the chief executive officer of a city?

• Governor

• President

• Mayor

• Senator

What is one of the responsibilities of a mayor?

• Signing international treaties

• Signing all motions, resolutions, and ordinances

• Declaring war

• Appointing the President

What does a mayor ensure in their city?

• That all international laws are followed

• That all state laws are ignored

• That all city laws and ordinances are enforced

• That no new laws are made

Who is the head of the state government of Texas?

• The President

• The Mayor

• The Governor

• The Senator

How old must someone be to be eligible to become the governor of Texas?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

How often is the governor of Texas elected?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

Before a bill becomes law in Texas, it must be passed by which bodies?

• The Governor and the President

• The House and the Senate

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The House and the Mayor

Who has the power to veto a bill in Texas?

• The President

• The Mayor

• The Governor

• The Senator

How many members are there in the Texas Senate?

• 31

• 50

• 100

• 150

Who presides over the Texas Senate?

• The Governor

• The Speaker of the House

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The President