WorksheetsContemporary Texas 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
How many Constitutions has there been in Texas over the years?
7
5
9
1
What is Federalism?
shared between the state and national governments
shared between the two different nations
divided powers
What are Bill of Rights?
a bill that charges one for their rights
protects the individual freedoms and rights of every Texan
the rights that are given only to non-white Americans
How many branches of gov't does the American gov't have?
(a)
The Legislative branch -
makes laws
carries out [enforces] laws
interprets laws for fairness
The Executive branch -
makes laws
carries out [enforces] laws
interprets laws for fairness
The Judicial branch -
makes laws
carries out [enforces] laws
interpretsthe laws for fairness
Splitting the powers of government into three different branches is based on an idea called -
(a)
The system of __________ ___ ______________ also ensures that each branch of government can carry out its assigned duties
(a)
What is bicameral?
the two cameras used for photographing in the white house
the two parts that make up the Legislative branch
the idea that two camels are to be used for transportation to and from the seated and House of Representatives
What are the two parts of the LEGISLATIVE branch?
The Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
White House
Which of the following is UNTRUE about bills becoming laws?
Bills MUST be introduced
Bills MUST be discussed, debated, and voted on
Bills MUST be vetoed
Bills MUST be signed by the governor
Bills can be vetoed (rejected).
True
False
Congress has the ability to override a veto
True
False
it depends on the bill
What fraction of Congress in needed to override a veto?
(a)
What is plan based on how much you expect to earn and how those earnings will be spent?
Budget
Income
IRS
Bigot
How does Texas make most of its money?
property tax
sales tax
income tax
sale of oil
Name the head of the EXECUTIVE branch at the state and national levels.
(a)
What are the two types of law that are handled by Texas courts?
(a)
The separation of powers in the U.S. government is designed to:
Ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful
Allow for the quick passage of laws
Concentrate power within the executive branch
Reduce the influence of the judiciary
