3 BRANCHES QUIZ Read the job of the branch on one slide and then see the correct answer on the next. This should be used as a quiz to get you ready for your test.
Q: I am the branch of govt. responsible for making the laws.
A: legislative Q: I am the branch of govt. that interprets what the laws mean
A: Judicial Q: I am the branch of govt. that carries laws out.
A: Executive Q: I am the governor
A: Executive Q: The justice of the peace falls under this branch
A: Judicial Q: Our branch approves the governor's appointments to committees.
A: Legislative Q: I am the lieutenant governor
A: Executive Q: Bills dealing with funding start at our branch
A: Legislative Q: I am commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard
A: Executive Q: My branch of government is made up of courts & judges.
A: Judicial Q: My branch of government decides what the laws mean.
A: Judicial Q: My branch of government decides how much money should be spent & how to help the economy
A: Legislative Q: I make appointments to boards and commissions.
A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Q: I get to remove judges from office if they are guilty of misconduct, appoint judges if a vacancy occurs and call special sessions of legislature- executive branch.
A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Q: If the governor vetoes a bill my branch can still make a law with 2/3 vote.
A: Legislative Q: My name is Rick Perry.
A: Executive Q: I can serve an unlimited term as our state leader.
A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Q: There are 150 members in one of my chambers.
A: Legislative Q: I can delay the execution of prisoners.
A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Hopefully this has helped you understand what branch of government does what job! If not, time to review it again. :)