Texas Government Assessment Review
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Texas Government Assessment Review
Texas Government Assessment ReviewHow many branches of government are there in Texas?3
Checks & BalancesSenate has the power to impeach the governor for unlawful acts
Rick Perry Governor
Head of the Texas EXECUTIVE branch
Civil Law CasesCases that will NOT send you to jail
Examples:DivorcePropertyChild Custody
Appoint the next governorThe governor of TexasLine-item VETORejects ONE point on the list of budget items
The most control a governor can have over the Texas government
Political parties
NO
NODont write or pass lawsUS vs. Texas ConstitutionTexas: State
US: Country
3 Types of GovernmentExecutive: GOVERNOR
Judicial - JUDGE
Legislative: MAKES LAWS(L) Luscious Lips
CRIMINAL CRIMES
JAIL
House & SenateHave to approve the bill, before the governor can sign it
Garrett SmithMoney does NOT grow on treesTexas collects Sales Tax
Home-rule CitiesChoose own form of government
Weak-mayor City Government
Mayor hires City managerCounty Clerk OfficeBirth Certificate
Death Certificate
Divorces
Special Interest GroupsInfluence public officials