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Government/Texas Government

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What best describes the second amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Right to bear arms (own weapons)

c)

Right to a jury

d)

Freedom of petition

2.
In this type of government, the power is in the hands of the citizens, who vote in free elections.
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
3.
The phrase "We the People" refers to which 7 Principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Popular Sovereignty
4.
The President can veto or sign a bill into law. What principle is reflected in this power?
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
5.
A right you are born with and cannot be taken away is called an unalienable right.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The Executive branch is responsible for ______________
a)
Making the Laws
b)
Enforcing the Laws
c)
Interpreting the Laws
7.
One example of Republicanism is when a Representative is elected to Congress.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
An example of a good citizen is serving on a jury or obeying the law
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
10.
The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of: 
a)
Separation of Power
b)
Checks and Balances 
11.
Each branch having its own power is an example of ____________
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Power 
c)
Checks and Balances 
d)
Republicanism 
12.
"Right to bear arms" 
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
13.
 Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
14.
No one has to quarter soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
15.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
Amendment 7
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 9
d)
Amendment 4
16.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 8
17.
Amendment 4 protects a person's right to?
a)
Bear Arms
b)
More rights than are in the Constitution
c)
No unreasonable search and seizures
d)
Right to remain silent 
18.
A citizen should vote, pay taxes and wash their car once a week. 
a)
True
b)
False
19.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The First Ten Rules
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Treaty of Paris
20.
Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?
a)
Judicial 
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
21.
Which branch enforces (carries out) laws, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses judges for the Supreme Court?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative 
c)
Executive
22.
Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
23.
Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
24.
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
25.
Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?
a)
It is based on Limited Government
b)
It is based on Separation of Powers
c)
It is based on Republicanism
d)
It is based on Federalism
26.

Which of the following is a major source of funding for local government in Texas

a)

Income Taxes

b)

Property Taxes

c)

Import Taxes

d)

Export Taxes

27.

Which is a right of Texas Citizens 18 years of age or older?

a)

To vote

b)

To own credit card

c)

To earn an minimum income

d)

To attend college

28.

Which principle of Texas State Government best characterized the image?

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Individual Rights

29.

Which civic responsibility is not require by law?

a)

Obey the constitution

b)

Pay income tax

c)

Vote in elections

d)

Serve on the jury

30.

What are the three unalienable rights?

a)

LIfe

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Hapiness

d)

Death

31.

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

32.

Why was the Bill of Rights Created?

a)

To prevent individual rights from being violated.

b)

To ban slavery within the nation.

c)

Increase power over the state governments.

d)

Decrease power over the state governments.

33.

Which principle of government allows people to elect their representatives.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Republicanism

d)

Limited Government

34.

What do the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution have in common?

a)

3 branches of government

b)

Basic rights

c)

1 branch of government

d)

separate jobs for each branch

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.

What are some examples of civic responsibilities?

a)

Voting

b)

Serving on a jury

c)

Paying Taxes

d)

Obeying the laws

39.

Which principle of government is described as the national and state government sharing powers?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Republicanism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Federalism

40.

What is Limited Government?

a)

Making sure the President can do whatever he/she wants.

b)

Making sure no one is above the law.

c)

Making sure the governor has the most power of all.

d)

Making sure the people have NO power at all.

41.

What is Popular Sovereignty?

a)

President Power

b)

Peppa Pig Power

c)

People Power

42.
Why should US citizens vote?
a)
It is a privilege.
b)
So you can voice what you want through your representative.
c)
It's your civic duty/responsibility.
d)
All of the above
43.
When does the Texas State Legislature meet?
a)
twice a year
b)
once a year
c)
twice a month
d)
every two years
44.
How does the Judicial Branch check and balance the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch
a)
By declaring laws unconstitutional
b)
by vetoing bills
c)
by impeaching the executive branch
d)
voting for members of Congress
45.
The City government is responsible for
a)
providing emergency medical service
b)
providing police and fire department
c)
Inspect structure for health and safety
d)
all of the above
46.
What is the State Board of Education
a)
constitutional principle that ensures that government powers are limited in order to protect individual rights
b)
a session of the Texas state legislature called by the governor to address particular issues
c)
government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards and policies for education in Texas
d)
Texas’s large state college system of more than 40 colleges and universities relies on funding from tuition, fees, and money
47.

The Texas Constitution is very similar to the U.S.Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The Texas Legislative Branch

a)

Interprets laws

b)

Enforces Laws

c)

Creates laws

d)

All of the above.

49.
The job of the judicial branch is to...
a)
make sure laws are enforced.
b)
make the laws of the state.
c)
make sure that state laws are applied fairly.
d)
play soccer
50.
Which person or group of people are in the judicial branch?
a)
governor
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Congress
d)
mayor

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