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100
A bill.
What is a proposed law?
100
The Governor
Who is the Chief Executive of the State?
100
The Plaintiff
What is the party who claims to have been harmed?
100
The mayor of Friendswood
Who is David J.H. Smith?
100
Joe Strauss
Who is the Speaker for the House of Representatives currently in the state of Texas?
200
Two-thirds
What percentage of a vote can overturn a governor's veto?
200
To prevent the passage of a law
What is the "Power of Veto?"
200
The party accused of wrongdoing.
Who is the defendant?
200
6
How many city council members are in the city of Friendswood?
200
David Dewhurst
Who is the Lieutenant Governor for the state of Texas?
300
Has two houses or chambers.
What does "Bicameral" mean?
300
5 years
How long do you have to be a resident of Texas to be a Governor?
300
The legal action the plaintiff brings against the defendant.
What is a lawsuit?
300
Roger C. Roecker
Who is our city manager?
300
Wallace B. Jefferson
Who is the Chief Justice for the state of Texas?
400
4 years
How long is a Senate term in the Texas Legislature?
400
Attorney General
Who is the state's Chief Lawyer?
400
A verdict
What is a formal decision that can be decided by judges or juries?
400
Mark Henry
Who is the Galveston county Judge?
400
Sharon Keller
Who is the presiding judge for the state of Texas?
500
Lieutenant Governor
Who is the leader of the Texas Legislature?
500
At least 30
How old do you have to be as a Governor of Texas?
500
Major crimes
What is a felony?
500
Dwight D. Sullivan
Who is the country clerk?
500
Hope Andrade
Who is the Texas Secretary of State?