Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Government Officials 1
Government Officials 2
100
4 Years
How long is the term for a Texas Senator?
100
To prevent passage of law
What is the power of veto?
100
Interpret the law and resolve legal disputes.
What is a power of the Judicial Branch?
100
David J.H. Smith
Who is the mayor of Friendswood?
100
Susan Combs
What is the name of the Texas comptroller?
200
26+ Years
How old must you be to become eligible to run for Texas Senate?
200
A release from punishment for a crime
What is pardon?
200
An agreement between the state and a defendant in a criminal trial.
What is a Plea Bargain?
200
Ron Paul
Who is the Texas Senator for District 11?
200
John Cornyn & Kay Bailey Hutchison
What are the names of the two Texas U.S. Senators?
300
150
How many people are there in the Texas House of Representatives?
300
Serves as head of senate.
What is one of the things the Lieutenant Governor does?
300
An Appellate.
What is another name for a Court of Appeal?
300
Jack Roady
What is the name of the district attorney of Galveston County?
300
Greg Abbot
Who is the Texas attorney general?
400
Lieutenant Governor
Who is the leader of the Texas Senate?
400
State's chief tax collector. Keeps track of how the state spends the tax collected.
What is a Comptroller?
400
Operates in larger cities. Tries minor crimes, mostly traffic law violations.
What is the job of a Municipal Court?
400
Kevin Walsh
Who is the treasurer of Galveston County?
400
Hope Andrade
Who is the Texas secretary of state?
500
2+ Years
How long must you be a citizen of Texas to become eligible to run for a place as a Texas Representative?
500
Not elected by the people. Keeps a file on the Formal Acts of the Governor and Legislator. Publishes state laws and grants charters to companies.
What is the job of the Secretary of State?
500
Highest court of appeals for criminal convictions. Hears all cases in which the convicted person has received a death sentence.
What is a Court of Criminal Appeals?
500
Rick Perry
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
500
David Dewhurst
Who is the lieutenant governor of Texas?
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