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Understanding Texas Government Basics

Authored by Maritza Jasso

English

7th Grade

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Understanding Texas Government Basics
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Executive

Judicial

Legislative

All of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Texas Legislature?

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To make laws

To veto laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Popular Sovereignty

Judicial Review

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the Texas Executive Branch?

To create laws

To enforce laws

To interpret laws

To amend the Constitution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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