Texas Government Quiz (Unit 10)

What are the three branches of the Texas government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Military, Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, Military

• Executive, Legislative, Military

What important document describes the government of Texas?

• The Texas Constitution

• The Texas Declaration

• The Texas Charter

• The Texas Bill of Rights

Who was the first President of Texas from 1836 to 1838?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Burnet

• Jones

Who was the Vice President of Texas from 1836 to 1838?

• Lamar

• Houston

• Burnet

• Jones

What is the role of the Judicial branch in Texas?

• Decide if laws are fair and how to apply them

• Write new laws

• Enforce laws

• Create military strategies

Who was the President of Texas from 1844 to 1846?

• Jones

• Houston

• Lamar

• Burnet

How were the President and Vice President of Texas chosen?

• By voting

• By appointment

• By lottery

• By inheritance

What is the job of the Executive branch in Texas?

• Enforce laws

• Write laws

• Judge laws

• Create laws

What branch of government did the Texas Constitution create to judge laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

Who decides if the laws are fair in Texas?

• Judges

• Citizens

• Presidents

• Governors