1. Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

2. The Governor

3. List the two chambers of the legislative branch.

4. The House of Representatives and The Senate

5. When was the Constitution written that is still used in Texas today?

6. The Constitution of 1876

7. What is federalism?

8. shared power between the state and federal government

9. What is Republicanism?

10. elect people to represent you by voting

11. What is Separation of Power?

12. each branch has its own powers

13. What are Checks and Balances?

14. each branch has the power to keep the other branches in check

15. What are Individual Rights? everyone has equal rights

16. What are Individual Rights? everyone has equal rights

17. What is Popular Sovereignty?

18. the people have the power

19. What is Limited Government?

20. everyone must obey the law

21. What is Martial Law?

22. temporary rule by the military

23. How old must you be to be Governor of Texas?

24. 30

25. What is a Pardon?

26. a release from punishment for a crime

27. What is a Plea Bargain?

28. an agreement between the state and the defendant in a criminal trial, usually resulting in a lesser sentence

29. What is a Capital Offense?

30. crimes that can be punished by death

31. What is a Precinct?

32. What is a Precinct? a district within a county, town, or city

33. How many people sit on a Grand Jury, and how old must you be?

34. 12 people sit on a grand jury, you must be 18 years of age or older.

35. How many people serve in the Texas House of Representatives?

36. 150

37. How many people serve in the Texas Senate?

38. 31

39. Who is the head (leader) of the House of Representatives?

40. The Speaker of the House

41. Who is the head (leader) of the Senate?

42. the Lieutenant Governor

43. What is the main trial court of the state?

44. District courts

45. What is the most popular special district?

46. Independent School Districts

47. Who makes up a county commissioner’s court?

48. A judge and four commissioners

49. What is the power of the Executive Branch?

50. Carry out laws

51. What is the power of the Legislative Branch?

52. Make the laws

53. What is the power of the Judicial Branch?

54. Interpret the laws

55. In the U.S. Constitution, the first 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights. Where is the Bill of Rights located in the Texas Constitution?

56. Article 1

57. What is an Indictment?

58. a formal charge of wrongdoing (felony)

59. What courts review cases that were first heard in trial courts and try to determine if the trials were fair?

60. Appeal Courts

61. How long is the term of a member of the Texas House of Representatives ?

62. 2 years

63. What is a condition that exists when the government spends only as much money as it takes in?

64. Balanced Budget

65. Who is the head lawyer of the state?

66. The Attorney General

67. Who is in charge of elections and voter registration?

68. Secretary of State

69. Who is in charge of granting public schools funding, sets standards and evaluates schools?

70. Texas Education Agency

71. What is it called when agencies must cease to exist after 12 years unless the legislature sees fit to renew them?

72. Sunset Act

73. Who are the two most important people in a county government?

74. Judge and Sheriff

75. How does a city government raise money?

76. Property Tax Franchise Tax

77. How long is the term of a Texas Senator? 4 years

78. How long is the term of a Texas Senator? 4 years

79. How many people must agree in order for the defendant to be found guilty in a criminal case??

80. ALL