Statehood
What is a contract between a government and its citizens called?
A constitution
This branch makes the laws.
The Legislative Branch
This branch of the Texas government executes or carries out the laws of the state.
The Executive Branch
This branch enforces the laws of the state.
The Judicial Branch
Texas was which number state into the Union?
28th
How many flags have flown over Texas?
Six
This branch is divided into 2 chambers: The Senate and The House of Representatives
Legislative
Who is the chief executive officer of the state?
The Governor
This is the highest state court and does not hear criminal cases.
The Texas Supreme Court
How long was Texas a Republic before being annexed into the United States?
9 years
What is an idea for a new law called?
A bill
How many Texas Senators are there?
31
How many departments does the Texas Executive branch have?
These are local courts that hear minor criminal and civil cases.
Justices of the Peace
Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas is named after this General.
What is an improvement to a bill called?
An amendment
How many members are there in the Texas House of Representatives?
150
Which position in the Executive department is not an elected office?
Secretary of State
The governing bodies of the State of Texas meet where?
In the Texas Capital building in Austin
This famous Confederate General surrendered at Appomattox.
General Robert E. Lee
Name 4 of the 6 flags (countries) that have flown over Texas.
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate, USA
Who is the Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
Which one of the positions in the Executive department oversees the taxes of Texas?
Comptroller
This is where many famous Texans are honored with burial.
The Texas State Cemetery
Name 2 of the 4 locations where the Union attempted to invade Texas.
Galveston, Sabine Pass, Brownsville, and the Red River