Week 8: How State and Local Government Works

How is the Texas government modeled?

• After the local city council

• After the national government

• After the school board

• After the business community

How many branches is the Texas government's powers and responsibilities separated into?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the role of the Governor in the state government?

• Head of the legislative branch

• Head of the executive branch

• Head of the judicial branch

• Head of the local government.

Who represents the legislative branch in local government?

• Mayor

• City manager

• City, town, and county council members

• Governor

What is the main function of the judicial branch in local government?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To decide if someone is guilty of a crime

• To manage city budgets.