Texas government test questions answer sheet

1. In what year in the Texas Constitution adopted?

Answer: 1876

2. How many branches of government are there in the state of Texas?

Answer: 3 - Executive, Legislative, Judicial

3. Who is the current Governor of Texas?

Answer: Greg Abbott

4. How many members are in the Texas House of Representatives?

Answer: 150

5. What is the length of a term for a Texas State Senator?

Answer: 4 years

6. Who is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate?

Answer: Lieutenant Governor

7. What is the highest court in the state of Texas?

Answer: Texas Supreme Court

8. Who is responsible for creating the state budget in Texas?

Answer: Legislature

9. What is the duties of the Texas Governor?

Answer: Enforcing laws, appointing officials, calling special sessions of the legislature

10. How many members are on the Texas Supreme Court?

Answer: 9