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Branches of Government in Texas
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Branches of Texas Government
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The Executive Branch of Texas is led by:
a governor
citizens who vote
a president
senators
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The Legislative Branch is responsible for:
writing bills and making laws
deciding on the fairness of laws
interpreting laws
electing the governor
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Who is the current Governor of Texas who started in 2015?
George W. Bush
Van Taylor
Ms. Stein
Greg Abbott
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What are the main functions of the Legislative Branch?
vetoes bills, makes laws, and enforces laws
makes laws and decides if laws are fair
listens to citizens, makes laws, and spends tax money
studies laws, judges court cases, and spends tax money
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What are qualities of effective leaders?
being popular and funny
being bossy and demanding
being kind and thoughtful
showing courage and fairness
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The Legislative Branch of government is made up of which two parts?
Senate and House of Representatives
Senators and Governor
City Council and Mayor
Congress and Supreme Court
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George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush are important to Texas because:
They started the Bush's Baked Beans business.
Both are Texans who were Presidents of the United States.
The were both Governors of Texas.
They helped create many Texas laws.
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Why is it important for citizens to vote?
Voting can bring about needed changes.
You can help elect leaders who share your ideas and values.
It's a chance to let your opinions be heard.
all the above
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What does the Judicial Branch of government do?
rewrites the laws to be fair
elects governors
figures out the meanings of laws
reports those who break laws
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The Executive Branch in Texas is led by:
Scott Sanford
Mrs. Jurovic
President Obama
Greg Abbott
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A family decided to serve food at a local food bank. This is an example of:
starting a business
a family volunteering their time to help others
donating money to buy food
a starving family getting a free meal
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separation of powers is when ..
branches have no power
one branch can have more power than another
all branches have more power than they need
powers divided among branches to make sure no one has to much power
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Which branch of government decides what to do if a law has been broken?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress
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What must a person do before voting in an election?
A person must register to vote.
A person should donate money to a good cause.
A person must live in city for 2 years.
A person must write a letter or email an elected official.
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Which branch of government enforces the law?
legislative
executive
judicial
law enforcement
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Which of the following is not something a good citizen should do:
refuse to vote
write government leader to give opinions about state issues
register to vote
follow the laws
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What government role serves all citizens of Texas and is decided by the citizens who vote?
the Governor
Senators
the President
the Supreme Court
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What are the three branches of Texas government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Judicial, Supreme Court, Congress
President, Governor, Executive
Senate, Congress, House of Representatives
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Before a person votes, it is wise to learn about state issues.
False
True
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How many State Senators and State Representatives does Texas have?
150 State Senators and 31 State Representatives
31 Senators and 150 State Representatives
