Social studies review #1

Identify the branch of government who Includes the House of Representatives and Senate

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

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Identify each branch of government.

• Executive

• Led by the governor

• Legislative

• Includes the Supreme Court

• Judicial

• Includes the House of Representatives and Senate

How is the Texas state government modeled after the federal government?

• The executive branch has the most power.

• Congress makes laws for both the U.S. and Texas

• The judicial branch chooses the government leader.

• Both are made up of three branches that share power.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which branch of government is led by the President?

• Judicial

• Legislative

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• Executive

Which branch of government has the power to veto bills?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

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The branch responsible for approving spending?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which document establishes the Texas state government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• U.S. Constitution

• Texas State Constitution

Why does the Constitution start with “We the People”? Select TWO that apply.

• The government absolutely controls its citizens.

• The government must ensure its citizens are happy.

• The people can vote for new government officials.

• The people are responsible for the government’s actions.

• The government is supposed to be the servant of the people.

What does "establish justice" mean?

• to train a standing army

• to create fair and equitable laws

• to establish a system of money

• to fund local police departments