Texas Concepts in Government & Citizenship

What is the role of the Texas Education Agency (TEA)?

• To manage private schools in Texas

• To oversee public education in Texas and ensure compliance with state education laws

• To fund only charter schools in Texas

• To set federal education standards for the United States

Which type of school is funded by local, state, and federal taxes and is open to all students within the district?

• Charter Schools

• Private Schools

• Traditional Public Schools

• Magnet Schools

Who is the current governor of Texas as of 2024?

• Dan Patrick

• Greg Abbott

• Rick Perry

• Ann Richards

What is the primary source of funding for Texas public schools?

• Federal loans

• Private donations

• Property taxes, state funding, and federal grants

• Tuition fees

What are the two chambers that compose the Texas Legislature?

• The Senate and the House of Commons

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Assembly and the Council

• The Parliament and the Congress

What is the role of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in public education?

• To oversee the Texas Department of Transportation

• To manage the state's healthcare system

• To oversee public education and implement state education policies

• To regulate the Texas energy sector

Explain how Texas public schools are funded.

• Through federal taxes only

• Through state and local taxes

• Through private donations

• Through international grants

Name and describe the two types of public schools in Texas that operate independently of traditional school districts.

• Charter schools and magnet schools

• Private schools and boarding schools

• Home schools and online schools

• Community colleges and universities

Who is the current governor of Texas, and what are some of their responsibilities?

• The governor of Texas is responsible for overseeing the education system

• The governor of Texas is responsible for managing the state's budget and policies

• The governor of Texas is responsible for international relations

• The governor of Texas is responsible for local city planning

What is the role of the lieutenant governor in Texas?

• To oversee the Texas Department of Agriculture

• To act as the president of the Texas Senate

• To manage the Texas Department of Health

• To regulate the Texas financial sector