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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn a federal system, states can do all of the following EXCEPTCoin moneyCreate school curriculumSet driving ageCreate laws regarding marriage
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas hasa governor and a lieutenant governor.three branches of government.a two chamber legislature.two types of law (civil and criminal).
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe governor heads the ____ branch.legislativeexecutivejudicialfederal
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho is the President of the Texas state senate?the Speaker of the Senatethe Lieutenant Governorthe Senate Majority Leaderthe comptroller
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho is a U.S. senator for Texas?Ted CruzTed PoeRick PerryGreg Abbott
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho is the District 2 Texas representative in the U.S. capitol?Ted PoeTed CruzJohn CornynSam Rayburn
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature?Line-item vetoImpeachment powerthe power to propose budget billsFind laws unconstitutional
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?the Amendment processthe federal systemthe Electoral CollegeSystem of checks and balances
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.8101628
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow many constitutions has Texas had in total?681012
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen was the most current Texas Constitution written?1876186617871776
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a bill?A proposed lawmeans "made up of two houses"a passed lawa School House Rock character
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the highest court to hear civil cases?Supreme CourtCourt of AppealsMunicipal CourtJustice of the Peace
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the highest court to hear criminal cases?Court of AppealsSupreme CourtDistrict CourtCriminal High Court
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich two groups make up Congress?Governor and Supreme CourtHouse of Representatives and GovernorSenate and House of RepresentativesSupreme Court and Congress
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentRepublicanismFederalism
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentRepublicanismFederalism
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich freedom is not included in the 1st Amendment?freedom to run for officefreedom of pressfreedom of assemblyfreedom of religion
- 19. Multiple ChoiceExecutive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?It is based on Limited GovernmentIt is based on Separation of PowersIt is based on RepublicanismIt is based on Federalism - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government is able to impeach a governor?ExecutiveLegislativeJudicial
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