which example does not explain why is participation in civic life is important.

participation is a daunting time consuming task.

Which are the two highest courts in Texas.

Court of Criminal Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas

Why did the Texas Constitution of 1866 increase the power of the governor?

to reflect the views of the Republican Party

Obey laws of community, State, and Country; paying taxes; serving on juries, and voting are

the responsibilities of Texas citizens

Like the United States, Texas has three branches of government:

executive, legislative, and judicial.

How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?

Both include freedoms of speech, press, and religion

who is eligible to become a naturalized citizen in the United States?

resident aliens with a green card

when does a bill become law if the governor does not sign the bill?

10 days if legislature in session/20 days if not in session

when is a conference committee used by the Texas legislature?

when House & Senate approve different versions of same bill

Which of the following does freedom of speech guarantee to U.S. citizens?

People can speak their mind without fear of the government.

What type of services do municipal governments in Texas typically provide for residents?

providing police and fire protection

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which example does not explain why is participation in civic life is important.
juries/jurors ensure the criminal justice system is fair
voting makes citizen's wishes known to the government
participation is a daunting time consuming task.
laws=safety & protection; taxes=revenue for needs;
2
Which are the two highest courts in Texas.
High Tax Court and Supreme Court of Texas
High Tax Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals
Supreme Court of Texas and the Municipal Court
Court of Criminal Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas
3
fund for public schools supported by proceeds from sale of certain areas of public land
bonds
Permanent School Fund
Available School Fund
property taxes
4
elected board members who set policies for Texas’s public education system
property taxes
bonds Board
State Board of Education
Available School Fund
5
Why did the Texas Constitution of 1866 increase the power of the governor?
to reflect the views of the Republican Party
to have less funding for state education r
to help Democrats gain power
to gain a stronger legislature
6
Texas citizens are promised ______ under the law by the U.S. Constitution.
riches
oppression
equal protection
total equality
7
Obey laws of community, State, and Country; paying taxes; serving on juries, and voting are
the responsibilities of Texas citizens
rights denied to Texas citizens
the law provided under the constitution
the rights of Texas citizens
8
Like the United States, Texas has three branches of government:
executive, property, and judicial.
executive, legislative, and judicial.
state, legislative, and judicial.
executive, legislative, and municipal
9
funding source for the state in which people lend money to the government
bonds
Available School Fund
State Board of Education
property taxes
10
How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
Both guarantee the right to assemble in private places.
Both give government the right to imprison people in debt.
Both include freedoms of speech, press, and religion
Both guarantee access to public beaches.
11
who is eligible to become a naturalized citizen in the United States?
resident aliens with a green card
permanent residents without a green card
foreign-born residents legally entered the US on temp. basis
foreign-born individuals without a visa
12
when does a bill become law if the governor does not sign the bill?
after 2/3 of the members in each house vote for approval
90 days after the governor vetoes it
10 days if legislature in session/20 days if not in session
after the House and Senate override the governor
13
when is a conference committee used by the Texas legislature?
when the House or Senate votes on a bill
when lieutenant governor recommends a bill to the governor
when House & Senate approve different versions of same bill
when the governor signs a bill
14
Which of the following does freedom of speech guarantee to U.S. citizens?
People can speak their mind without fear of the government.
People are guaranteed rights if they are a victim of a crime
People don't take a religious test to hold public office
People can get news media without government control.
15
One responsibility of citizens is to pay taxes, which are a source of _____ for the government.
bonds
jobs
revenue
laws
16
largest source of funding for public schools, based on real estate values
property taxes
bonds
Permanent School Fund
Available School Fund
17
revenue from a tax on fuel for vehicles that supports Texas public schools
Available School Fund
State Board of Education
bonds
property taxes
18
What type of services do municipal governments in Texas typically provide for residents?
running elections and operating jails
making school district policies and hiring teachers
granting charters for home-rule and general-law cities
providing police and fire protection
19
principle of the TX Constitution assures power is divided between national & state governments
republicanism
federalism
popular sovereignty
limited government
20
The 1836 constitution guaranteed all Texas
married couples could jointly own property
men the right to vote
women the right to vote.
women the right to serve in the military

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