The reader can conclude that _________.

• the state government is weaker than the national government

• the national and state governments have the same responsibilities

• the state government has an executive, legislative, and judicial branch

• the national government has more branches than the state government

The leader of Texas has many roles. Which sentence describes one of those roles?

• The mayor approves a state park.

• The Texas legislature elects judges.

• The president increases state taxes.

• The governor appoints state officials.

What is the meaning of the word “representatives”?

• students who choose to vote

• lawmakers chosen by citizens

• appointed government officials

• officers who enforce state laws

The caption under the photograph explains where _________.

• laws are enforced

• the governor lives

• state senators meet

• voters elect senators

The city manager is generally appointed by the mayor or the city council.

What does the word “appointed” mean in this sentence?

• won a local election

• chosen by city leaders

• hired by business people

• selected by state senators

Describe two similarities between the local community government and the state government.

Local governments are usually led by a mayor and _________.

• a city council

• wealthy citizens

• school principals

• the fire department

How does the state judicial branch make its decisions?

• by interpreting the state constitution

• by holding a statewide public election

• by gathering opinions from state legislators

• by allowing the governor to make a decision