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When did Texas win its independence from General Santa Anna's army?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1821

• 1850

What document did the leaders of the interim government sign in 1836?

• The Texas Constitution

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

How many branches of government were established by the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

What is the legislative branch of Texas known as?

• Bicameral legislature

• Unicameral legislature

• Tricameral legislature

• Quadricameral legislature

Which two houses make up the Texas Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Parliament and Council

• Assembly and Senate

Who served as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the executive branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Governor

• The Chief Justice

What power did the president have with the approval of Congress?

• Make treaties

• Declare war

• Collect taxes

• Build roads

Who was responsible for taking over presidential duties if the president was unable to serve?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

What was the role of the judicial branch in Texas?

• Upholding the laws

• Making laws

• Collecting taxes

• Declaring war

Who led the judicial branch in Texas?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Congress

• The Governor