Government Quiz

What are the three branches of Texas' government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Judicial, Administrative, Federal

Who is the head of the executive branch of Texas' state government?

• The Mayor

• The Governor

• The President

• The Senator

How many elected members are in the Texas Senate?

• 31

• 150

• 50

• 100

What is the role of the judicial branch in Texas?

• To make laws

• To interpret and explain laws

• To enforce laws

• To create budgets

How long is the term for a Texas Supreme Court justice?

• Four years

• Six years

• Two years

• Eight years

What does the city charter define?

• The state budget

• How local branches of government work together

• The national constitution

• The election process

Who generally appoints the city manager?

• The Governor

• The Mayor or City Council

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What is the role of local courts in Texas?

• To make laws

• To decide if someone is guilty of a crime

• To create budgets

• To enforce laws

Who runs most cities and towns in Texas?

• The Governor

• A Mayor and Council

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What do local leaders in Texas work to ensure?

• That laws are properly enforced

• That taxes are lowered

• That schools are built

• That roads are repaired