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2020_ TXHIS_Ch. 30 Review
2020_ TXHIS_Ch. 30 Review
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How many terms can a TX governor run?
3
2
Unlimited
1
2
How many Texas constitutions have been written?
1
5
2
10
3
This document has a relatively easy amendment process.
US Const.
TX Const.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
4
This document puts the Bill of Rights at the end of the document.
TX Const.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
US Const.
5
Texas laws cannot violate the laws of the US Constitution.
False
True
6
Which principle means that the people themselves have the right to choose their government?
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
Bill of Rights
7
What is the role of the executive branch?
enforce the laws
interpret the laws
make the laws
break the laws
8
Which house serves a higher function?
House of Representatives
Senate
9
What is located in Article I of the TX Const.?
Powers of Executive branch
Powers of Judicial branch
Separation of powers
Bill of Rights
10
How does the TX Senate check the powers of the TX Executive Branch?
veto new bills before they become law
confirm appointments by the governor
impeach officials of the legislative and judicial branch
approve the governor's yearly budget
11
What is located in Article II of the TX Const.?
Separation of powers
Powers of Legislative branch
Powers of Judicial branch
Bill of Rights
12
What principle assures that the power is divided between the state and national governments?
republicanism
federalism
popular sovereignty
limited government
13
In addition to federal grants, how else does TX attain revenue?
All of the above
Fines
Taxes
Fees
14
Which of the following POGs does not have a purpose related to preventing the government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
15
The Commissioner of Education is part of which of the following?
TX Board of Education
Office of Budget, Planning, and Policy
Judicial branch
TX Education Agency
16
What is the role of the judicial branch?
break the laws
enforce the laws
make the laws
interpret the laws
17
How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the US Bill of Rights?
both protect assembly in private places
both allow access to public beaches
both allow for imprisonment for debt
both include freedom of speech, press and religion
18
Calling the TX Const. the "people's document" illustrates which principle?
Popular sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Separation of powers
Republicanism
19
How are the basic rights of Texas citizens protected?
through the Bill of Rights under the Texas & US Constitution
guarantees from municipal governments
citizenship through residency requirements
obeying the laws of the community and state
20
How many times has the US Constitution been rewritten?
3
Never
1
5
21
Which of the following receive the most funding from the state?
Defense
Both red and green
Health and Human Services
Education
22
This document creates a bicameral legislature.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
TX Const.
US Const.
23
This document begins with a Preamble.
TX Const.
US Const.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
24
Which principle refers to each branch having its own specific task?
individual rights
separation of powers
shared powers
limited government
25
This document contains broad/general principles so the document is about 7,000 words.
US Const.
TX Const.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
26
Where are the powers of the executive branch found?
Article IV
Article
Article V
Article
27
How old does one have to be to run for Governor?
At least 26
At least 21
At least 30
At least 40
28
Which of the following is more powerful in terms of TX education?
TX Board of Education
TX Education Agency
29
Which of these is an example of republicanism?
Texas voters elect the governor and state congress
National and State governments have separate powers
Texas has the power to go to war and print money
State governments have limits on spending each year?
30
How long is the term limit of a member of the TX Senate?
4 years
8 years
5 years
6 years
31
Which article explains how the TX Const. can be amended?
Article V
Article I
Article XVII
Article II
32
How long is the governor's term in office?
10 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
33
Who is the leader of the TX Senate?
Governor
Speaker of the House
President
Lieutenant Governor
34
A tax placed on the amount of land a person owns.
Property tax
Income tax
Sales tax
Purchase tax
35
TX schools are operated by...
State government
Local government
State government
Both red and blue
36
A tax added to the price of items when they are purchased.
Purchase tax
Property tax
Income tax
Sales tax
37
What is the role of the legislative branch?
enforce the laws
break the laws
make the laws
interpret the laws
38
Where are the powers of the judicial branch located?
Article II
Article III
Article V
Article XVII
39
Where are the powers of the legislative branch found?
Article IV
Article I
Article III
Article V
40
The Office of Budget, Planning, and Policy is part of which branch of TX government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
41
At one point in time, this document allowed slavery.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
TX Const.
US Const.
42
The people give the government power to govern... what principle is this?
federalism
checks and blances
popular sovereignty
limited government
43
The principle of Individual Rights is located in the TX Constitution through...
Article XVII
the promise of the governor
the BoR
Article II
44
What year was the current TX Constitution put in place?
1836
1861
1876
1845
45
What is true concerning the Texas Bill of Rights?
no rights can be taken away
no rights for criminals
does not guarantee freedom of worship
protects all US citizens
46
The TX Budget is created every...
2 years
4 years
year
3 years
47
How many amendments are in the TX Const.?
+470
50
27
450
48
This document puts the Bill of Rights in Article I.
TX Const.
Both the US and TX Constitutions
US Const.
49
Who is the leader of the TX Supreme Court?
Lieutenant governor
the justices
Chief Justice
Governor
50
Additions or changes to the Constitution are called
Amendments
Alterations
Rewrites
51
A tax removed from a person's paycheck based on how much they make.
Sales tax
Purchase tax
Property tax
Income tax
52
TX schools are funded by...
Local government
All of the above
Federal government
State government
53
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice in Texas?
Life
4 years
2 years
6 years
54
There is no term limit for the TX Governor position.
False
True
55
How many amendments are in the US Const.?
100
50
27
+470
56
How long is the term of a member of the House?
Life
2 years
4 years
6 years
