Texas Government Final Exam

1. Which of the following best describes the structure of the Texas Legislature?

• • Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Parliamentary

• Tricameral

1. Who is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate?

• Governor

• • Speaker of the House

• • Lieutenant Governor

• • Attorney General

1. The Texas Constitution has been amended how many times?

• • A little over 400 times

• •  A little over 200 times

• • A little over 500 times

• • A little over  700 times

1. What year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?

• 1845

• 1866

• 1876

• 1976

1. What is the primary source of revenue for local governments in Texas?

• • Sales tax

• • Property tax

• • Income tax

• • Corporate tax

1. The highest court for criminal cases in Texas is the:

• • Texas Supreme Court

• • Court of Criminal Appeals

• • District Court

• • County Court

1. Which of the following is a power of the Texas Governor?

• Appointing federal judges

• • Declaring laws unconstitutional

• • Vetoing bills

• • Impeaching state officials

1. How often does the Texas Legislature meet in regular session?

• Annually

• Biennially

• • Every four years

• Monthly

1. What is the term length for a Texas state senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

•  8 years

1. What is the main responsibility of the Texas Comptroller?

• • Overseeing elections

• • Managing public lands

• • Collecting taxes and managing state funds

• • Supervising the National Guard