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WorksheetsUnit One: Texas Government
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the three branches of Texas Government?
Cities, counties, and the state
The legislative, executive, and judicial
The House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court
The constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Supreme Court
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To outline the rights of citizens
To create a plan for governing the United States
To divide the United States into three branches of government
To explain why the American Colonies were breaking away from Great Britain.
What is a mayor?
A sheriff
A city manager
An elected head of a municipal government
A commissioner of a special district
Which is a duty of a citizen?
To sign petitions
To start politics clubs
To vote in national, state, and local elections
To volunteer to pick up litter and help at local schools
If you have questions to ask or opinions to share, how might you contact the governor of Texas?
I might search the Internet for contact information to use.
I might help out in political campaigns.
I might write to the city council.
Young people are not encouraged to contact the governor.
In which category does the position of governor of Texas belong?
Local government
State government
National government
all of the above
George is getting ready to vote in his first state election, and he wants to make sure he is prepared. Which of the following will help him prepare?
Run for public office
Return his library books
Learn about state issues
Cancel his newspaper subscription
What must a person do before voting?
Run for an office
Learn about the issues
Work for a city leader
Learn to share opinions
Which of these government officials would you contact at a city hall?
Mayor
Senator
Governor
Judge
