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1
City planning and zoning work together to make sure that
services are provided to people within the city
a city grows in an orderly fashion
divisions of the city are politically correct
2
A Texas state constitution amendment must be approved by
the governor
the Texas Supreme Court
the voters
3
The largest county in Texas is
Rockwall near Dalla
Brewster county in west Texas
Comal
4
What type of primary election does Texas use?
open primary
closed primary
run-off election
5
In the film, Rick Green is a _____ and Patrick Rose is a ______.
both were republicans because it was a primary election
Republican; Democrat
Democrat; Republican
6
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for Texas governor?
minimum age of 30 years
must have held a prior state office
resident of Texas for at least 5 years
7
Which elected official has the most power in the State of Texas?
Governor
Comptroller
Lieutenant Governor
8
The Texas constitution has been amended
27 times.
less than 100 times
more than 600 times.
9
How is the Governor of Texas elected?
popular vote
by the state legislature
electoral college vote
10
The Texas legislature meets every ___ years for ___ days.
odd; 365
odd; 140
even; 140
11
There are __?__ counties in the state of Texas.
354
154
254
12
The most common form of municipal government in Texas is
Commissioner
Mayor-council
Council-manager
13
The current Texas constitution was adopted in
1836
1818
1876
14
The highest presiding officer in the Texas Senate is the
Speaker
Lieutenant Governor
President Pro-Tempore
15
Unlike general-law cities, home-rule cities
are able to write their own laws
operate under laws set up by the state legislature
are not subject to laws passes by the legislature
16
There are __?__ commissioners (including the judge) in Comal county.
5
6
7
17
Which of the following is NOT a function of municipal government?
provide an eduction for everyone
planning growth and zoning
provide services
18
The mayor of New Braunfels is
Donna Campbell
Baron Casteel
Doug Miller
19
What is the state motto of Texas?
Howdy
Don't mess with Texas
Friendship
20
Redistricting occurs every
five years
10 years
year
21
Which of the levels of government allows citizens the most "say" in their daily lives?
state government
national government
city or county government
22
The Texas House of Representatives has _____ members.
150
100
254
23
There are __?__ senators in the Texas Senate.
31
51
81
24
Our State Senator is
Doug Miller
Donna Campbell
Baron Casteel
25
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for the office of Texas State Senator?
born in Texas
must have lived in Texas for at least 5 years
resident in her district for at least one year
26
What political office are Rose and Green campaigning for?
Texas State Senator
Mayor of Dripping Springs
Texas State Representative
27
Texas county government is responsible for all the following EXCEPT
carrying out criminal investigations
passing regulatory laws
setting tax rates
28
What is the official state dance of Texas?
the Square Dance
the Texas Waltz
the Chicken Dance
29
The most common type of special district is one that is responsible for
schools
water and sewage
hospitals
30
Which of the following forms of city government does New Braunfels use?
Council-Manager
Commissioner
Mayor-councel
31
Who wins the election in the film, Last Man Standing?
Patrick Rose
Ms. Warren
Rick Green
32
In Texas, the governing body of the county is called the
County Board
County Council
Commissioner's Court
33
In the TX House, a person must be _?_ years old and in the TX Senate must be _?_ years old.
25; 30
21; 26
26; 35
34
Texas state government is involved in education EXCEPT
setting qualifications for teachers
hiring and firing teachers.
establishing the length of the school year
35
The Texas Governor
is severely limited in power by the State constitution
has the same power as other governors
has a free reign of power
36
The current Governor of Texas is
Rick Perry
Gregg Abbot
Ted Cruz
37
Our State Representative is
Baron Casteel
Doug Miller
Donna Campbell
38
When one party creates voting districts to gain an advantage in an election, it is called
gerrymandering
gerryrigging
geriatrics
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The governor's executive powers include all of the following EXCEPT
raise taxes
issue stays of execution
make appointments
