Republic of Texas: Government Vocabulary-2.0

What is the role of a Governor?

• To lead a state and make important decisions

• To manage a company

• To teach in a school

• To write books

Fill in the blank: A synonym for Governor is ______.

• Teacher

• Leader

• Student

• Writer

What is the primary role of the Senate?

• To make laws and decisions for the country or state

• To enforce laws

• To judge legal cases

• To manage public services

The Senate is a group of people in government who help make laws and decisions for the country or state. Which of the following is a synonym for Senate?

• Court

• Council

• Police

• Hospital

What is the House of Representatives?

• A group in government where members are chosen to speak and make laws for the people.

• A place where laws are stored.

• A type of court.

• A public library.

The House of Representatives is also known as a(n) ______.

• Assembly

• Court

• Library

• School

What is the Supreme Court?

• The highest court in a country or state that makes final decisions about laws.

• A local court that handles minor cases.

• A court that only deals with criminal cases.

• A court that only deals with civil cases.

The Supreme Court is also known as the ______.

• High court

• Local court

• Minor court

• Civil court

What is the definition of a Mayor?

• The leader of a city or town who is responsible for its management.

• A person who manages a company.

• A leader of a country.

• A school principal.

Fill in the blank: A synonym for Mayor is ______.

• Teacher

• City leader

• Doctor

• Farmer