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Executive Branch

Executive Branch. Governor Abbott 4 year term No term limit. Governor’s Mansion. Executive Branch. Lead by the Governor & Lieutenant Governor Their main jobs are to: 1. ENFORCE LAWS 2. Represent Texas 3. Make appointments 4. Commander and Chief of Texas National Guard 5. Sign Laws

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Executive Branch

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  1. Executive Branch Governor Abbott 4 year term No term limit Governor’s Mansion

  2. Executive Branch Lead by the Governor & Lieutenant Governor Their main jobs are to: 1. ENFORCE LAWS 2. Represent Texas 3. Make appointments 4. Commander and Chief of Texas National Guard 5. Sign Laws 6. Veto Laws 7. Call Congress to Special Session 8. Grant Pardons

  3. Legislative Branch

  4. Senate31 Members serving 4 year terms

  5. House of Representatives150 members who serve 2 year terms

  6. Legislative Branch Also known as CONGRESS Consists of the Senate & House of Representatives Their main job is to: 1. MAKE LAWS 2. Set the Texas Budget They meet in odd numbered years for 140 days sessions

  7. Judicial Branch Judges are elected in Texas to 4-6 year terms

  8. Judicial Branch This is the Court System made up of Civil & Criminal Courts Their main jobs are to: INTERPRET LAWS (explain the law) There are two types of court: Civil Court and Criminal Court There are two levels of court: Trial Court and Appeals Court Trial Courts have original jurisdiction to interpret the law Appeals Courts hear cases that have already been tried and the losing side does not agree with the verdict.

  9. CIVIL Court Civil Courts handle disputes between citizens, including property, money, divorce, child custody, etc.

  10. CRIMINAL Court Criminal Courts deals with crimes; safety against society. This includes theft, burglary, robbery, assault, murder, etc.

  11. CHECKS & BALANCES

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