Social Studies QSE1 Review

What important patriotic symbol can be found on the Texas state flag, the state seal, and the commemorative quarter for Texas?

• The Bluebonnet

• The Lone Star

• The Longhorn

• The state food

The Six Flags over Texas represents

• The six nations that have controlled the territory of Texas

• The six countries that trade the most with Texas.

• The six presidents of the States of Texas.

• The six cultures that are living in Texas.

What is the importance of studying the Six Flags over Texas?

• To know how Texas can become its own country again.

• To prevent other nations from taking over Texas.

• To understand the history and diversity of Texas.

• To determine why Texas needs to change its name.

What does this landmark represent?

• The courage of Texans during the Texas Revolution.

• The first successful Spanish mission in Texas.

• The noble spirit of the Republic of Texas.

• The six countries that have ruled parts of Texas.

Based on this Texas landmark, which of the following conclusions can be made?

• Texas wants to maintain its status as the best state in the United States.

• Texas is still angry at Mexico over the Texas Revolution.

• Texas likes to make everything bigger and better than any other state.

• Texas honors its history and the impact it has on its culture.

The elected leader of the cities in Texas is known as the -

• Mayor

• President

• Senate

• Judge

________________________

- The power to serve as the chief executive of the state

- The power to act as commander in chief of military forces in the state

- The power to pardon convicted criminals

Which of the following would be the best title for the list above?

• Powers of the Texas Supreme Court

• Powers of the Texas Senate

• Powers of the Governor of Texas

• Powers of the Texas House of Representatives

Legislative Department:

Sec 1: The Legislative power of this state shall be vested in a senate

Sec 2: The Senate shall consist of thirty-one members.

What is the main function of the leaders described in the excerpt above?

• To make state laws

• To enforce state laws

• To apply laws to specific cases

• To compare state and federal laws

The NASA Space Center in Houston is named after a United States President from Texas. After which of the following individuals is it named?

• John Cornyn

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Rick Perry

George W. Bush and George H.W.Bush.

What do the 2 people have in common?

• They are both generals who won historical battles for Texas.

• They are both former Presidents of the Republic of Texas.

• They are both United States Senators that were born in the same family.

• They are both Presidents of the United States that called Texas their home.