Comparing Texas and US Legislative Branches

What is the term used to describe the division of governing power among different levels in America?

• Unitary system

• Confederal system

• Federal system

• Monarchical system

What is the legislative branch at the national level called?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Parliament

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 31

• 150

How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What is required for a bill to become law at both the national and state levels?

• Approval by the executive branch only

• Approval by the public through a referendum

• Approval by both legislative chambers and the executive branch

• Approval by the judicial branch

What can both the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress do if a bill is vetoed?

• Override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• Hold a public referendum

• Send the bill to the judicial branch

• Pass the bill without changes

How many counties are there in Texas?

• 150

• 50

• 254

• 435

What is the primary responsibility of the County Commissioner’s Court in Texas?

• Managing state highways

• Overseeing federal elections

• Passing national laws

• Setting policy for the county

Which of the following services is provided by City Council Members in Texas?

• National defense

• Clean water and garbage disposal

• Federal income tax collection

• Interstate highways

What is one of the benefits of a federal system of government?

• Elimination of local governments

• Uniform laws across all states

• Ability for state governments to govern their own people

• Centralized control over all policies