Texas Constitution

Who presides over the Texas Senate?

• The Governor

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Attorney General

• The Speaker of the House

What is the primary responsibility of the Texas Judicial Branch?

• Writing laws

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Amending the Constitution

How does the Texas Constitution reflect the principle of limited government?

• By giving unlimited power to the government

• By placing restrictions on the government's power

• By allowing the government to control all aspects of life

• By promoting a dictatorship

In what way does the Texas Constitution promote the idea of popular sovereignty?

• By giving all power to the federal government

• By ensuring that the people elect their representatives

In what way does the Texas Constitution reflect the principle of republicanism?

• By promoting a monarchy

• By allowing people to vote for representatives for the common good.

• By giving all power to one person

• By denying citizens the right to vote

How do the principles of government in the Texas Constitution compare to those in the U.S. Constitution?

• They are completely different and have no similarities

• They are identical with no variations between the two

• They share some common principles but also have differences

• They are unrelated documents with no shared principles

What is a key similarity between the Texas and U.S. Constitution?

• The Texas Constitution has more rights and protections

• The U.S. Constitution grants more power to the states

• Both include principles of limited government and checks and balances

• Neither document includes protections for individual rights

What year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?

• A) 1836

• B) 1845

• C) 1876

• D) 1901

Which article of the Texas Constitution outlines the powers of the executive branch?

• A) Article I

• B) Article II

• C) Article IV

• D) Article V

How many amendments does the Texas Constitution have as of 2023?

• A) Over 200

• B) Over 400

• C) Over 500

• D) Over 700