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

found guilty in a criminal case??

•ALL