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Studies Weekly (Week 7)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the role of the judicial branch in Texas?

a)

To interpret and explain state laws

b)

To create new laws

c)

To manage the state budget

d)

To elect the governor

2.

Who elects the mayor in local communities?

a)

Local communities

b)

The Governor

c)

The President

d)

The Senate

3.

Who generally appoints the city manager?

a)

The Mayor or City Council

b)

The Governor

c)

The President

d)

The Supreme Court

4.

Who runs most cities and towns in Texas?

a)

A Mayor and Council

b)

The President

c)

The Governor

d)

The Supreme Court

5.

What do local leaders plan in their city or town?

a)

The city budget

b)

The national defense

c)

The school curriculum

d)

The weather forecast

6.

What does the legislative branch in Texas do?

a)

Pass laws and approve the state budget

b)

Interpret laws

c)

Enforce laws

d)

Elect the governor

7.

How many elected representatives are in the Texas House of Representatives?

a)

150

b)

31

c)

50

d)

100

8.

What is the highest authority of the state judicial branch in Texas?

a)

The Texas Supreme Court

b)

The Governor

c)

The President

d)

The Mayor

9.

What does the Constitution tell us besides rights and laws?

a)

How to cook

b)

How to choose leaders

c)

How to play games

d)

How to build houses

10.

Who do citizens vote for at the national level?

a)

The mayor

b)

The president

c)

The principal

d)

The coach

11.

What must citizens do to participate in the government?

a)

Write a book

b)

Join a club

c)

Participate in a campaign process

d)

Sing a song

12.

How old must citizens be to vote?

a)

16 years old

b)

18 years old

c)

20 years old

d)

21 years old

13.

Who wins the election?

a)

The candidate with the most friends

b)

The candidate with the most votes

c)

The candidate with the best outfit

d)

The candidate with the loudest voice

14.

Who nominates a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

The mayor

b)

The president

c)

The governor

d)

The principal

15.

What is one role of the House of Representatives?

a)

To make laws

b)

To play sports

c)

To teach classes

d)

To build houses