Branches of Government
Important Documents
Levels of Government
Citizen's Rights & Responsibilities
Famous Texans in Government
100
What do you call the chief executive of our TEXAS government?
This person leads the state and enforces the laws.
Texas Governor
100
What is a petition?
A document you can start and ask for signatures of citizens if you want a change in your government.
100
Our STATE leaders are typically working in what city in Texas?
Austin, Tx
100
Is volunteering a right or responsibility?
responsibility
100
Who was the first female governor of Texas?
Miriam "Ma" Ferguson
2
The senate and house of representatives are considered law makers.
true or false?
true
2
Which document lists our rights and freedoms?
Bill of Rights
2
If our street needed a new stop sign, what level of government would we ask?
local
state
national
local
2
How can kids under 18yrs old help their community?
volunteer in their community
vote in a presidential election
attend a session of the Texas Legislature
volunteer
2
James Baker worked in Washington D.C as Secretary of State.
True or false?
True
5
Executive Branch _______ out the laws.
carries
5
What was the intent (the reason) for creating the US Constitution?
To create a plan for our government
5
How is Texas divided in this map?
countries
states
counties
all the above
counties
5
Is freedom of religion of speech a right or responsibility?
right
5
Henry B. Gonzalez served in the United States House of _____________.
Representatives
5
Legislative branch________ the laws
creates/writes
5
What are the 3 most important documents that helped create our government?
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
Bill of Rights
5
Why do we have different levels of government instead of just one?
To separate the powers
5
Is freedom of religion a right or responsibility?
right
5
Which president from Texas became president after John. F. Kennedy was killed? *Hint: He was first vice president.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George W. Bush
Lyndon B. Johnson
10
Judicial Branch makes sure the laws are applied _______ and correctly.
fairly
10
What does the bill of rights list?
our rights and freedoms
10
Which government leader would work at the CITY HALL?
President
Governor
Mayor
Senator
10
Is voting a right or responsibility?
both
10
Raul Gonzalez served on the Texas Supreme Court.
True or False?
True