Structure and Function of State and Local Government

The main function of the executive branch at the state level is...

• Write laws

• Interpret laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Enforce laws

The __________ of Texas is the second-highest executive office in the government of Texas

• Governor

• County Judge

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney Generals

The most powerful branch in the Texas Government is the _______

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

The Texas State Legislature has how many members? (both houses combined)

• 150

• 31

• 181

• 435

The function (job) of the Texas State Judicial Branch is to ________

• enforce the law

• execute the law

• interpret the law

• make the laws

The Supreme Court of Texas (civil cases) and the Court of _________ make up the highest courts in the Texas Judicial System.

• Criminal Appeals

• Judicial Review

• Civil Service

• Government Legislation

The purpose of the legislative branch at the State level is to....

• Write the laws

• Interpret the law

• Enforce Laws

What are the two main types of local governments?

• State and Federal

• Municipal and County

Which level of government is the most involved in your daily life?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Per the Texas constitution, which part of the government legally establishes or incorporates a city government?

• State Executive Branch

• State Judicial Branch

• State Legislative Branch