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Texas Government

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
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1.

According to the principle of checks and balances, what is the Texas Legislature able to accomplish?

a)

The Texas Legislature has no process for passing or choosing bills, and anyone can present a bill before the session.

b)

The Texas Legislature may pass any bill that was vetoed by the Governor with a 2/3rds vote.

c)

The Legislature can pass a bill that goes against the state and federal constitution.

d)

The Texas Legislature is able to pass any law they want to, without the consent of the Governor.

2.

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION


ARTICLE 2. THE POWERS OF GOVERNMENT


Sec. 1. DIVISION OF POWERS; THREE SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS; EXERCISE OF POWER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS. The powers of the Government of the State of Texas shall be divided into three distinct departments, each of which shall be confided to a separate body of magistracy, to wit: Those which are Legislative to one; those which are Executive to another, and those which are Judicial to another; and no person, or collection of persons, being of one of these departments, shall exercise any power properly attached to either of the others, except in the instances herein expressly permitted.


Which of the following principles of government does Article 2, Sec 1 of the Texas Constitution outline?

a)

federalism

b)

republicanism

c)

individual rights

d)

separation of powers

3.

Which principle of democratic government means that the people themselves have the right to choose what kind of government they want?

a)

separation of powers

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

checks and balances

d)

bill of rights

4.

Which of the following ideas is NOT found in either the United States or Texas Constitutions?

a)

bill of rights

b)

separation of powers

c)

unicameralism

d)

checks and balances

5.

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTIONARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTSThat the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare:Sec. 1. FREEDOM AND SOVEREIGNTY OF STATE. Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government, unimpaired to all the States.


In the Texas Bill of Rights, the first section grants which of the following?

a)

equal rights for all

b)

freedom of speech

c)

state’s rights

d)

republicanism

6.

When analyzing the US Constitution to the Texas Constitution, we recognize that…

a)

they are exactly the same in every way.

b)

the Texas Constitution is an exact replica of the US Constitution.

c)

the US Constitution is very broad, while the Texas Constitution is detailed with specific provisions.

d)

the US Constitution limits the powers of people by race, while the Texas Constitution grants equality for all.

7.

Sec. 3. EQUAL RIGHTS. All free men, when they form a social compact, have equal rights, and no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive separate public emoluments, or privileges, but in consideration of public services.


Sec. 3a. EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. This amendment is self-operative.

Texas Bill of Rights


The Texas Bill of Rights Section 3 and 3a is similar to which of the Amendments in the US Constitution?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

8.

Which branch of the state government is responsible for executing the laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Municipal

9.

The chief executive of a state is called the Governor. What do we call the chief executive of a city?

a)

Mayor

b)

Commissioner

c)

Justice of the peace

d)

Sheriff

10.

A recent storm blew down your neighbor's tree, and it fell on top of your dad's car. All the neighbor did was say, "Sorry," and clean up the mess. Your dad wants to be paid for the damage to his car, but since the neighbor won't, your dad is suing him.


Which branch of government will handle the case above?

a)

Municipal

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Judicial

11.

The responsibility of making decisions about public education is the role of…

a)

City Government

b)

State Government

c)

Student Council

d)

County Government

12.

The BEST title for the diagram would be Characteristics of the —

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

City Council

13.

Which of the following completes the Venn diagram above?

a)

separation of powers, checks and balances, and bill of rights

b)

amendments, one branch of government, separation of church and state

c)

tax laws, limited political terms, governor as the head of the executive branch

d)

judges elected by voters, limits for governmental power, restriction of freedoms

14.

The facts above are examples of…

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

republicanism

c)

checks and balances

d)

separation of powers

15.
In a federal system, states can do all of the following EXCEPT
a)
Coin money
b)
Create school curriculum
c)
Set driving age
d)
Create laws regarding marriage
16.
The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has 
a)
a governor and a lieutenant governor.
b)
three branches of government.
c)
a two chamber legislature.
d)
two types of law (civil and criminal).
17.
The governor heads the ____ branch.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
federal
18.
Who is the President of the Texas state senate?
a)
the Speaker of the Senate
b)
the Lieutenant Governor
c)
the Senate Majority Leader
d)
the comptroller
19.
Who is a U.S. senator for Texas?
a)
Ted Cruz
b)
Ted Poe
c)
Rick Perry
d)
Greg Abbott
20.
The U.S. Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.
a)
8
b)
10
c)
16
d)
28
21.
How many constitutions has Texas had in total?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
10
d)
12
22.
When was the most current Texas Constitution written?
a)
1876
b)
1866
c)
1787
d)
1776
23.
What is a bill?
a)
A proposed law
b)
means "made up of two houses"
c)
a passed law
d)
a School House Rock character
24.
Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Municipal Court
d)
Justice of the Peace
25.
Which two groups make up Congress?
a)
Governor and Supreme Court
b)
House of Representatives and Governor
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Congress
26.
Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
27.
Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
28.
Which freedom is not included in the 1st Amendment? 
a)
freedom to run for office
b)
freedom of press
c)
freedom of assembly
d)
freedom of religion
29.
Which branch of government is able to impeach a governor?
a)
Executive 
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
30.
What is the most important civic responsibility? 
a)
Serving on Juries
b)
Voting
c)
Having a job
d)
Following all laws
31.
According to the Texas Bill of Rights, how could a person have his rights taken away?
a)
if a person is convicted of a felony [serious crime]
b)
if a person is more than $10,000 in debt
c)
if a person moves away from Texas, and then moves back
d)
if a person refuses to vote or serve on a jury
32.

Which document enforces our individual rights?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Mayflower Compact

33.

What is the Texas Constitution influenced by?

a)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848

b)

Civil Rights Act of 1961

c)

U.S. Constitution of 1787

d)

The Mexican Constitution of 1824

34.

Why should we amend (change/add) the Texas Constitution?

a)

To balance the budget

b)

To achieve more land

c)

To adapt to changing times

d)

To vote

35.

Who is the leader of State Government?

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Vice President

d)

Mayor

36.

Where does Texas get the money to help them balance their budget?

a)

Investments

b)

Other Countries

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Lottery

37.

Where do school districts get money to pay for education?

a)

Local Property Taxes

b)

Investments

c)

President

d)

Mayor

38.

Which branch of government vetoes bill?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

39.

Which cat looks like Coach Felder?

a)
b)
c)
d)
40.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
41.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
42.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
43.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
44.
What region of Texas has a high risk of hurricanes?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
45.
What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Red River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Lake Travis
d)
Colorado River
46.
What are regions?
a)
Bodies of water
b)
Areas of land with physical features that set them apart from other areas of land
c)
A group of people with a shared set of beliefs, goals and religious customs.
d)
People who study the past.
47.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
48.
Which battle lasted 13 days, inspired Texans to fight and resulted in the loss of many Mexican soldiers?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Goliad Massacre
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
49.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
50.
Who was the Co-commander at the Alamo who was stricken with pneumonia and was unable to fight?
a)
Santa Anna
b)
Sam Houston
c)
James Bowie
d)
William B. Travis
51.
When William B. Travis wrote his famous letter, which ended in Victory or Death, what did he want to happen?
a)
Raise the morale of his men in the Alamo
b)
Get reinforcements for the Alamo
c)
Claim victory against Santa Anna
d)
Discourage his men from fighting Santa Anna
52.
What was one of the reasons Mexico put into place the Law of April 6, 1830?
a)
To make slavery legal in Texas
b)
To stop U.S. immigration into Texas
c)
To help Texas set up its own government
d)
To make Catholicism optional
53.
What physical feature is most important when starting a colony?
a)
Mountains
b)
Lake
c)
River
d)
Valley
54.
The battle at San Jacinto lasted only __ minutes.
a)
12
b)
15
c)
18
d)
21
55.
What makes the writing on this flag significant?
a)
the Texans were offering to give the cannon back
b)
the Texans were showing they were afraid to fight
c)
the Texans were showing they were willing to compromise with Mexico
d)
the Texans were daring Mexico to fight
56.

Infer from the image above what caused the decline in the buffalo population between 1870 and 1889?

a)

many buffalo started roaming east

b)

buffalo were being hunted which caused a decrease in the population

c)

a disease caused many buffalo to die

d)

Native Americans stopped breeding buffalo

57.

What problem arose as settlers moved west onto the frontier?

a)

Texas settlers were moving into Native American territory, destroying the Native American way of life.

b)

Texas settlers wouldn’t share their crops with Native Americans.

c)

Native Americans offered to surrender land to the settlers.

d)

Texas settlers appreciated the cultural differences between them and Native Americans.

58.

What major source of transportation replaced wagons?

a)

automobiles

b)

railroads

c)

steamboats

d)

airplanes

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