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WorksheetsSJH TXH UA6B Texas Government
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 27mins
a Governor and a Lieutenant Governor.
The Governor heads the ____ branch.
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?
Tree
Which branch of government can call for a special session in the Legislature?
Mayor
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
What two positions make up Texas' executive branch?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Senator
Representative
How many branches of the government does Texas have?
2
3
4
It doesn't have branches
How often does the Texas House of Representatives meet?
For 150 days every 2 years
For 200 days every year
For 140 days every 2 years
For 30 days every 2 years
Who is the leader of the Texas Senate?
The Governor
The Lieutenant Governor
The Secretary of State
The Attorney General
This city is the home of the Texas State Capitol and Governor's Mansion.
Governor
Mayor
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Dan Patrick
Ken Paxton
Greg Abbott
Ann Richards
How much does a Senator or House of Representative member of Texas make per year?
$7,200
$10,000
$5,000
$2,500
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Governor?
Can veto a bill
Can delay executions
Can call a special session of Congress
Can decide who wins lawsuits
Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Texas?
Rick Perry
Dan Patrick
Ken Paxton
Greg Abbott
How many years is the term for the Governor of Texas?
4 years
2 years
6 years
5 years
How many members are in the Texas Senate?
150
435
31
100
How long is the term for a Supreme Court Judge in Texas?
6 years
2 years
4 years
5 years
Who is a U.S. Senator for Texas?
Which is an example of a check that the Texas Governor has over the Texas Legislature?
The U.S. Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Which branch of government is able to impeach a Governor?
Olive
How many representatives are in the U.S. Congress?
100 Senators and 435 House Representatives
31 Senators and 150 House Representatives
100 Senators and 100 House Representatives
31 Senators and 31 House Representatives
How many representatives are in the Texas Congress?
100 Senators and 435 House Representatives
31 Senators and 150 House Representatives
100 Senators and 100 House Representatives
31 Senators and 31 House Representatives
Which branch of government has the power to declare something "unconstitutional"?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
All of them
Which principle of government does this diagram illustrate?
Individual Rights
Popuar Soverignty
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Which of the following is a major source of funding for local government in Texas
Income Taxes
Property Taxes
Import Taxes
Export Taxes
Which is a right of Texas Citizens 18 years of age or older?
To vote
To own credit card
To earn an minimum income
To attend college
In Texas Government, who shares the same powers as those expressed in this image?
Texas Senate
Texas Governor
Texas Supreme Court
Texas House of Representatives
Which of the following would best complete the comparison?
Legislature as power to tax all real property
A Bill of Rights guarantees individual rights
Legislature maintains an efficient system of public education
One major difference between Texas government and U.S. government is that?
Texas Chief Executive of Texas can veto bills
Texas legislature has two houses
Texas judges are elected
Which principle of Texas State Government best characterized the image?
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
Which civic responsibility is not require by law?
Obey the constitution
Pay income tax
Vote in elections
Serve on the jury
Which best describes Henry B. Gonzalez?
He became the first Mexican American mayor of a major city
He was a popular politician from San Antonio who was elected to the US House of Representatives for 18 terms
Which principle of government was created in order to make sure that no one branch could be stronger than the others?
Budgeting
Bill of Rights
Federalism
Checks and Balances
True or False: Anyone born in America is automatically a United States citizen.
True
False
Anyone can become a United States citizen through a process called....
Federalism
Erosion
Naturalization
Centralization
What does Texas require in order for someone to be allowed to vote in the state?
You must be 18 years or older
You must be a citizen of the United States
You must be a resident of Texas
All of the answers are correct
Which of these choices protects the individual freedoms of regular Texas citizens?
Budgeting
Bill of Rights
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Which political party is known for voting to decrease the size of the welfare state?
Democrats
Republicans
Which branch of government is the President of the United States and the Governor of Texas a part of?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Powers that are shared between the state and national government is the definition of what word?
Popular Sovereignty
Voting
Separation of Powers
Federalism
