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WorksheetsLocal Government & Citizenship
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which is the type of government that runs cities and towns?
Municipal
School Districts
Commissioners Court
Federal
How is the city of Houston's municipal government structured?
School board - Superintendent
Mayor - Council
Council - Manager
The rights of citizens are written down and protected in which document?
the state and U.S. Bill of Rights
City laws
District Policy
Supreme Court verdicts
Funding for the school district comes mostly from ____
Property taxes
License fees
Business donations
State income tax
Which group makes the decisions for a school district?
the elected school board
the city mayor
a campus principal
the Texas Educations Agency
Identify all the services provided by the local government
running elections
garbage collection
police and fire protection
amending the state constitution
to fund the state college system
Immigrants wishing to become citizens of the US must go through the process of ______.
Naturalization
Documentation
Immigration
Jurisdiction
Select all that are rights of citizens.
Equal protection of the law
Protection from the federal government
Rights of the accused
Obeying the law
Voting
Select all that are responsibilities of citizens.
Voting
Jury duty
Obeying the law
Protection from federal government
Freedom of religion
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch of government executes the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
1st
2nd
4th
5th
Which amendment protects against illegal search or seizure?
1st
2nd
4th
5th
Which amendment grants citizens the right to own a gun?
1st
2nd
6th
8th
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unfair punishment?
5th
6th
7th
8th
Which amendment protects people from double jeopardy?
5th
6th
7th
8th
Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
5th
6th
7th
8th
How many counties does Texas have?
100
74
254
333
Which body handles the daily business of a Texas county?
Congress
Commissioners Court
City Council
School Board
