4B Wk17 Article 2: State Gov't

What is the main responsibility of the executive branch in Texas?

• Interprets the law

• Makes the law

• Enforces the law

• Reviews the law

Who is in charge of the Texas Senate?

• The governor

• The lieutenant governor

• The attorney general

• The secretary of state

How long is the term for a Texas governor?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What does the judicial branch in Texas do?

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Decides the meaning of laws

• Collects taxes

How many elected members are in the Texas state senate?

• 31

• 50

• 100

• 150

What is the term length for members of the Texas House of Representatives?

• One year

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

How many judges are on the Texas Supreme Court?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What is one of the responsibilities of the Texas governor?

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Signing or vetoing bills

• Electing judges

Who appoints members to special committees in Texas?

• The governor

• The lieutenant governor

• The state comptroller

• The attorney general

What is the role of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Hearing cases tried in the state Court of Appeals

• Electing the governor