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Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?. Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?. The Governor. List the two chambers of the legislative branch. . List the two chambers of the legislative branch. . The House of Representatives and The Senate.

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Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

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  1. Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

  2. Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

    The Governor
  3. List the two chambers of the legislative branch.
  4. List the two chambers of the legislative branch. The House of Representatives and The Senate
  5. When was the Constitution written that is still used in Texas today?
  6. When was the Constitution written that is still used in Texas today? The Constitution of 1876
  7. What is federalism?
  8. What is federalism? shared power between the state and federal government
  9. What is Republicanism?
  10. What is Republicanism? elect people to represent you by voting
  11. What is Separation of Power?
  12. What is Separation of Power? each branch has its own powers
  13. What are Checks and Balances?
  14. What are Checks and Balances? each branch has the power to keep the other branches in check
  15. What are Individual Rights? everyone has equal rights
  16. What are Individual Rights? everyone has equal rights
  17. What is Popular Sovereignty?
  18. What is Popular Sovereignty? the people have the power
  19. What is Limited Government?
  20. What is Limited Government? everyone must obey the law
  21. What is Martial Law?
  22. What is Martial Law? temporary rule by the military
  23. How old must you be to be Governor of Texas?
  24. How old must you be to be Governor of Texas? 30
  25. What is a Pardon?
  26. What is a Pardon? a release from punishment for a crime
  27. What is a Plea Bargain?
  28. What is a Plea Bargain? an agreement between the state and the defendant in a criminal trial, usually resulting in a lesser sentence
  29. What is a Capital Offense?
  30. What is a Capital Offense? crimes that can be punished by death
  31. What is a Precinct?
  32. What is a Precinct? a district within a county, town, or city
  33. How many people sit on a Grand Jury, and how old must you be?
  34. How many people sit on a Grand Jury, and how old must you be? 12 people sit on a grand jury, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  35. How many people serve in the Texas House of Representatives?
  36. How many people serve in the Texas House of Representatives? 150
  37. How many people serve in the Texas Senate?
  38. How many people serve in the Texas Senate? 31
  39. Who is the head (leader) of the House of Representatives?
  40. Who is the head (leader) of the House of Representatives? The Speaker of the House
  41. Who is the head (leader) of the Senate?
  42. Who is the head (leader) of the Senate? the Lieutenant Governor
  43. What is the main trial court of the state?
  44. What is the main trial court of the state? District courts
  45. What is the most popular special district?
  46. What is the most popular special district? Independent School Districts
  47. Who makes up a county commissioner’s court?
  48. Who makes up a county commissioner’s court? A judge and four commissioners
  49. What is the power of the Executive Branch?
  50. What is the power of the Executive Branch? Carry out laws
  51. What is the power of the Legislative Branch?
  52. What is the power of the Legislative Branch? Make the laws
  53. What is the power of the Judicial Branch?
  54. What is the power of the Judicial Branch? Interpret the laws
  55. In the U.S. Constitution, the first 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights. Where is the Bill of Rights located in the Texas Constitution?
  56. In the U.S. Constitution, the first 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights. Where is the Bill of Rights located in the Texas Constitution? Article 1
  57. What is an Indictment?
  58. What is an Indictment? a formal charge of wrongdoing (felony)
  59. What courts review cases that were first heard in trial courts and try to determine if the trials were fair?
  60. What courts review cases that were first heard in trial courts and try to determine if the trials were fair? Appeal Courts
  61. How long is the term of a member of the Texas House of Representatives ?
  62. How long is the term of a member of the Texas House of Representatives ? 2 years
  63. What is a condition that exists when the government spends only as much money as it takes in?
  64. What is a condition that exists when the government spends only as much money as it takes in? Balanced Budget
  65. Who is the head lawyer of the state?
  66. Who is the head lawyer of the state? The Attorney General
  67. Who is in charge of elections and voter registration?
  68. Who is in charge of elections and voter registration? Secretary of State
  69. Who is in charge of granting public schools funding, sets standards and evaluates schools?
  70. Who is in charge of granting public schools funding, sets standards and evaluates schools? Texas Education Agency
  71. What is it called when agencies must cease to exist after 12 years unless the legislature sees fit to renew them?
  72. What is it called when agencies must cease to exist after 12 years unless the legislature sees fit to renew them? Sunset Act
  73. Who are the two most important people in a county government?
  74. Who are the two most important people in a county government? Judge and Sheriff
  75. How does a city government raise money?
  76. How does a city government raise money? Property Tax Franchise Tax
  77. How long is the term of a Texas Senator? 4 years
  78. How long is the term of a Texas Senator? 4 years
  79. How many people must agree in order for the defendant to be found guilty in a criminal case??
  80. How many people must agree in order for the defendant to be found guilty in a criminal case?? ALL
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