Duplicate of The Government of Texas

This is the state's highest court that only hears civil and juvenile cases.

The two agencies that prepare the state budget are the Office of Budget, Planning, and Policy and the _________________

Which court would hear a case of shoplifting in the amount of $20?

Littering, speeding, or on your phone in a school zone are considered __________crimes

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill returns to the legislature and they can override with -

This court hears all civil cases greater than $5000 and felony or major crime cases?

This branch enforces the laws passed by the legislature.

__________arrange for school construction, select textbooks, and set property tax rates.

What are the Branches of Government?

The Texas Constitution was approved in 1876 as the _____constitution Texas has had as a state.

The grand jury decides whether to indict, or formally charge someone with a crime.

This court reviews trial to determine whether correct procedures were followed.

This principle boasts the "power of the people"!

Who is the current Governor of Texas ?

The chairman of the Legislative Budget Board is the __________________________.

Who was the current Speaker of the House in Texas?

If Jack and Frankie have a car accident and sue for damages, this law applies to this dispute

If the governor vetoes a bill, then the legislature overrides the veto, this is an example of -

The Government of Texas shall be divided into three separate departments.

The state's highest court that review ONLY criminal cases is the -

Why does the Texas Constitution split the government into three branches?

The Texas Bill of Rights declares that the state can never take away basic rights of ALL people, even criminal victims.

If both houses approve a bill with no changes, the bill gets signed by the ___________and the ___________.

A change in the constitution is called a/an______; the Tx Constitution has been changed__times.

How are Texas state judges chosen?

The state legislature is bicameral which means -

Only the ____________can pardon, or forgive, people convicted of crimes.

This principle guarantees that each branch does not become more powerful then the other two.

The decision of the court is called a/an -

How many representatives does Texas have ?

Texas uses a __________budget, or two-year budget.

Who is the Texas Attorney General?

One of the U.S. Senator for Texas is -

Concept of government that makes ALL citizens, even state officials follow and obey the law is called -

If Maddox gets angry at Collin and smashes his car with a baseball bat, which law would apply?