Texas Constitution

Who approves or vetoes laws according to the Texas Constitution?

• President

• Governor

• Congress

• Courts

Fill in the blank: The Texas Constitution has been amended over _______ times.

• 500

• 300

• 200

• 100

In the Texas Constitution, what is the term of office for the leader?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Fill in the blank: The Texas Constitution was adopted in _______.

• 1901

• 1845

• 1836

• 1876

Which branch of government is led by the elected president of the Republic of Texas?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Military Branch

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to serve in the Texas House of Representatives?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

Which of the following is a power of local governments in Texas?

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Regulating trade between states

• Zoning and land use regulation

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Constitution?

• To establish the structure of the state government

• To regulate international trade

• To manage federal laws

• To control the national economy

How many articles are there in the Texas Constitution?

• 17

• 10

• 27

• 5

Which of the following rights is protected by the Texas Constitution?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to privacy

• All of the above