Unit 8 Texas Governmetnt Question Preview (ID: 40651)


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How often does the Texas State Legislature meet?
a) once a year
b) twice a year
c) every 2 years
d) every 4 years

Police must have a warrant to do what?
a) garnish wages
b) search private property
c) allow troops to stay in your house
d) take your private land

The Constitution acts to protect individual rights by?
a) listing specific rights in the amendments
b) limiting the power of the executive branch
c) allowing for elections of representatives
d) allowing Congress to pass laws

The constitution says that the governor may be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate. This is an example of -
a) limited government
b) checks and balences
c) separation of powers
d) federalism

The Constitution divides the government into three separate branches. This is clearly an example of what principle of government?
a) Separation of Powers
b) Federalism
c) checks and balences
d) limited government

Which democratic priciple reflects the will of the people?
a) Limited government
b) seperation of powers
c) checks and balences
d) popular sovereignty

No man shall be compelled to attend, erect, or build any place of worship. This is an example of -
a) Freedom of speech
b) Freedom of religion
c) Freedom of unwanted searches
d) Freedom of assembly

How does the Judicial branch check the powers of the Legislative Branch?
a) by vetoing legislation
b) by proposing bills for Congress
c) by declaring laws unconstitutional
d) by removing members of Congress

What level of government provides police and fire protection, maintains sewer and water lines, emergency medical services, and inspect building for safety hazards?
a) National Government
b) State Government
c) County Government
d) City Government

Which taxes support the state and local government
a) Business Taxes
b) Property taxes
c) gas taxes
d) Income taxes

Which government institution determines the standard policies for Texas schools
a) Texas Bar association
b) Texas Board of Education
c) Texas Education agency
d) Texas Comptroller

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