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Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
The Governor
List the two chambers of the legislative branch.
List the two chambers of the legislative branch.
• The House of Representatives and The Senate
When was the Constitution written that is still used in Texas today?
When was the Constitution written that is still used in Texas today?
• The Constitution of 1876
What is federalism?
What is federalism?• shared power between the
state and federal government
What is Republicanism?
What is Republicanism?
•elect people to represent you by voting
What is Separation of Power?
What is Separation of Power?
•each branch has its own powers
What are Checks and Balances?
What are Checks and Balances?
•each branch has the power to keep the other branches in check
What are Individual Rights?
•everyone has equal rights
What are Individual Rights?
•everyone has equal rights
What is Popular Sovereignty?
What is Popular Sovereignty?
•the people have the power
What is Limited Government?
What is Limited Government?
•everyone must obey the law
What is Martial Law?
What is Martial Law?
•temporary rule by the military
How old must you be to be Governor of Texas?
How old must you be to be Governor of Texas?
•30
What is a Pardon?
What is a Pardon?
•a release from punishment for a crime
What is a Plea Bargain?
What is a Plea Bargain?
•an agreement between the state and the defendant in a criminal trial, usually resulting in a lesser sentence
What is a Capital Offense?
What is a Capital Offense?
•crimes that can be punished by death
What is a Precinct?
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What is a Precinct?
•a district within a county, town, or city
How many people sit on a Grand Jury, and how old must you be?
How many people sit on a Grand Jury, and how old must you be?
•12 people sit on a grand jury, you must be 18 years of age or older.
How many people serve in the Texas House of Representatives?
How many people serve in the Texas House of Representatives?
•150
How many people serve in the Texas Senate?
How many people serve in the Texas Senate?
•31
Who is the head (leader) of the House of Representatives?
Who is the head (leader) of the House of Representatives?
•The Speaker of the House
Who is the head (leader) of the Senate?
Who is the head (leader) of the Senate?
•the Lieutenant Governor
What is the main trial court of the state?
What is the main trial court of the state?
•District courts
What is the most popular special district?
What is the most popular special district?
•Independent School Districts
Who makes up a county commissioner’s court?
Who makes up a county commissioner’s court?
•A judge and four commissioners
What is the power of the Executive Branch?
What is the power of the Executive Branch?
•Carry out laws
What is the power of the Legislative Branch?
What is the power of the Legislative Branch?
•Make the laws
What is the power of the Judicial Branch?
What is the power of the Judicial Branch?
•Interpret the laws
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?
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?
•Article 1
What is an Indictment?
What is an Indictment?
•a formal charge of wrongdoing (felony)
What courts review cases that were first heard in trial courts and try to determine if the trials were
fair?
What courts review cases that were first heard in trial courts and try to determine if the trials were
fair?
•Appeal Courts
How long is the term of a member of the Texas House of Representatives ?
How long is the term of a member of the Texas House of Representatives ?
•2 years
What is a condition that exists when the government spends only
as much money as it takes in?
What is a condition that exists when the government spends only
as much money as it takes in?
•Balanced Budget
Who is the head lawyer of the state?
Who is the head lawyer of the state?
•The Attorney General
Who is in charge of elections and voter registration?
Who is in charge of elections and voter registration?
•Secretary of State
Who is in charge of granting public schools funding, sets standards
and evaluates schools?
Who is in charge of granting public schools funding, sets standards
and evaluates schools?
•Texas Education Agency
What is it called when agencies must cease to exist after 12 years unless the legislature sees fit to
renew them?
What is it called when agencies must cease to exist after 12 years unless the legislature sees fit to
renew them?
•Sunset Act
Who are the two most important people in a county government?
Who are the two most important people in a county government?
•Judge and Sheriff
How does a city government raise money?
How does a city government raise money?
•Property Tax•Franchise Tax
How long is the term of a Texas Senator?
•4 years
How long is the term of a Texas Senator?
•4 years
How many people must agree in order for the defendant to be
found guilty in a criminal case??
How many people must agree in order for the defendant to be