Understanding Texas Government Basics

Which of the following is a branch of the Texas government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• All of the above

What is the primary function of the Texas Legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Explain how the Texas Constitution limits the power of the state government.

• By granting unlimited power to the governor

• By establishing a system of checks and balances

• By allowing the federal government to control state decisions

• By eliminating the legislative branch

Which principle of the Texas Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

Analyze the role of committees in the Texas legislative process.

• They draft and revise bills before they are voted on by the full chamber.

• They enforce laws passed by the legislature.

• They interpret laws and ensure they are constitutional.

• They veto bills that are not in the public interest.

What is the main function of the Texas Executive Branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law in Texas.

• It is signed by the governor without any legislative approval.

• It is passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor.

• It is approved by the judicial branch.

• It is voted on by the public in a referendum.

Identify the role of the Texas Judicial Branch.

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend laws

Evaluate the impact of the Texas Bill of Rights on individual freedoms.

• It restricts individual freedoms to maintain order.

• It guarantees individual freedoms and limits government power.

• It allows the government to control all aspects of life.

• It has no impact on individual freedoms.

What is the significance of the Texas Constitution's amendment process?

• It allows for changes to be made without public input.

• It ensures that changes reflect the will of the people.

• It prevents any changes from being made.

• It allows the governor to make changes unilaterally.