What is the Texas state government modeled after?

• The national government

• The city government

• The school government

• The county government

How many branches is the Texas government separated into?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

What is the main job of the leaders elected by Texans?

• To make life better for everyone who lives in Texas

• To build new roads

• To teach in schools

• To plant trees

What is shown in the top image on the page?

• Texas State Capitol Senate Chamber

• A Texas school classroom

• A Texas football stadium

• A Texas museum

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Texas state government?

• Making life better for everyone who lives in Texas

• Building spaceships

• Running grocery stores

• Coaching sports teams

Why are the powers and responsibilities of the Texas government separated between three branches?

• To make sure no one branch has too much power

• To make the government slower

• To make the government more expensive

• To make the government confusing

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• Interpret and explain state laws

• Make new laws

• Enforce city rules

• Manage city budgets

Who represents the legislative branch at the local level?

• City, town, and county council members

• Mayor

• Governor

• City manager

What does the city charter do for local government?

• Defines how local branches of government work together

• Elects the governor

• Creates new schools

• Collects taxes

Why is the judicial branch important in local government?

• It decides whether someone is guilty of a crime and protects citizens' rights

• It makes city budgets

• It elects the mayor

• It builds schools