In a federal system, states can do all of the following EXCEPT
Coin money
Create school curriculum
Set driving age
Create laws regarding marriage
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has
a governor and a lieutenant governor.
three branches of government.
a two chamber legislature.
two types of law (civil and criminal).
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The governor heads the ____ branch.
legislative
executive
judicial
federal
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Who is the President of the Texas state senate?
the Speaker of the Senate
the Lieutenant Governor
the Senate Majority Leader
the comptroller
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Who is a U.S. senator for Texas?
Ted Cruz
Ted Poe
Rick Perry
Greg Abbott
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Who is the District 2 Texas representative in the U.S. capitol?
Ted Poe
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
Sam Rayburn
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature?
Line-item veto
Impeachment power
the power to propose budget bills
Find laws unconstitutional
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?
the Amendment process
the federal system
the Electoral College
System of checks and balances
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The U.S. Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.
8
10
16
28
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
How many constitutions has Texas had in total?
6
8
10
12
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When was the most current Texas Constitution written?
1876
1866
1787
1776
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is a bill?
A proposed law
means "made up of two houses"
a passed law
a School House Rock character
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Municipal Court
Justice of the Peace
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is the highest court to hear criminal cases?
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
District Court
Criminal High Court
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which two groups make up Congress?
Governor and Supreme Court
House of Representatives and Governor
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court and Congress
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Republicanism
Federalism
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which freedom is not included in the 1st Amendment?
freedom to run for office
freedom of press
freedom of assembly
freedom of religion
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Executive-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 Government
It is based on Separation of Powers
It is based on Republicanism
It is based on Federalism
20. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which branch of government is able to impeach a governor?