Practice Test 3

Why was the principle of checks and balances included in the Texas Constitution?

• All power comes from the people

• Helps prevent one branch from controlling the government

• Balances power between the state and federal governments

• Protects individual rights

How is the principle of republicanism reflected in the Texas Constitution?

• Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Division of powers among different branches

• Voters elect officials to represent them in the government

• Places restrictions on government

Where does the Texas Constitution provide a Bill of Rights?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article II

• Oaths

Like the United States Congress, the Texas legislature is - made up of two houses: House of Representatives and Senate.

• Biennial

• Political party

• General election

• Bicameral

Which Texas official has these duties and powers?

• Can call special sessions

• Appoint judges to fill vacancies

• Pardon criminals

• Call out the national guard

• Governor

• Senator

• Attorney General

• Commissioner of Agriculture

Who decides whether a person accused of a felony should be indicted?

• Petit jury

• Grand jury

• County Judge

• Supreme Court

According to the graph, what is NOT a source of revenue for the State of Texas?

• Federal funds

• Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes

• Motor fuels taxes

• Income taxes

How might counties raise money for the construction of buildings, roads or other projects?

• Membership fees

• Mutual funds

• By issuing bonds

• Permanent school fund

In September of 1841 who was placed in command of the Texas Navy and sent to the Yucatan coast?

• Hugh McLeod

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Thomas J. Rusk

• Edwin Moore

Which President of the Republic of Texas ordered the Texas Navy to be sold?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• David G. Burnet