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| A small group of people, in legislative branch: they have specialized knowledge in a topic/issue. |
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| What does the Legislative Branch in Texas do? (List 2 answers.) |
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1. They talk over and vote on laws in a meeting.
2.They enforce procedures and rules on the state. |
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| The city or local government |
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| What does the Executive Branch in texas do? (List two answers) |
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1. The branch lets the people vote for governer and liutenant governer.
2. They help set policies for universities, colleges, hospital, prisons and so on. |
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| To say no or reject. -ex. A governor can veto a bill and say no. |
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| What does the Judial Branch in Texas do? (List two Answers) |
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1. People in this branch work in courts that help enforce the law.
2. Our courts range from Municipal courts to the Supreme Court and Court of Crimanal Appeals. |
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Small district formed to handle specific government tasks. (Voting!) |
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The County Government does?
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1. They help collect taxes.
2. They provide services to rural populations. |
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District formed to fill the gap between county and city government for a special purpose. (Ex. School District) |
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| The Special Districts help with what? |
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1. They provide water and sewer services to everyone.
2. The special districts can be school districts also. |
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The City Government does?
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1. The people of the city elect the mayor.
2. they establish zoning rules for city permits. |
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When a city forms into a legal body - means a city can make their own laws and elect their own mayor. |
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Limiting the possible use of property in a city (ex. Not being allowed to park a car or boat in your front yard) |
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| What are some types of city government. (List two answers) |
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1. Home Rule City-have more than 5,000 people and has the right to have a self-government.
2.General-law CIty-city fewer than 5,000 people; laws are set by the legislature. |
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What are the basic order of courts in texas.
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Texas Supreme Court
County Court
Municipal Court |
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What is the basic order of cities?
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Texas State
Counties
Cities |
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