Texas Government

"Bicameral" means:

• 2 chambers

• 2 circles

• 2 capitols

• 2 people

The branch of government that enforces law is:

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bicameral

The branch of government that interprets the law is:

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bicameral

"Power is inherent in the people"

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

There are levels of government (federal, state, local, county, municipal...)

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

How many representatives are in the U.S. Congress?

• 100 Senators and 435 House Representatives

• 31 Senators and 150 House Representatives

• 100 Senators and 100 House Representatives

• 31 Senators and 31 House Representatives

The branch of government that makes laws is:

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Supreme Court

The Constitution says the Texas legislature can only meet once every other year.

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

• individual rights

Congress has the power to impeach the president. The president has the power to veto a bill. Congress has the power to override a veto.

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

What are the two chamber of Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Supreme Court

• President and

  Vice-President

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court