1. 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.

2. Q: I am the branch of govt. responsible for making the laws.

3. A: legislative Q: I am the branch of govt. that interprets what the laws mean

4. A: Judicial Q: I am the branch of govt. that carries laws out.

5. A: Executive Q: I am the governor

6. A: Executive Q: The justice of the peace falls under this branch

7. A: Judicial Q: Our branch approves the governor's appointments to committees.

8. A: Legislative Q: I am the lieutenant governor

9. A: Executive Q: Bills dealing with funding start at our branch

10. A: Legislative Q: I am commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard

11. A: Executive Q: My branch of government is made up of courts & judges.

12. A: Judicial Q: My branch of government decides what the laws mean.

13. A: Judicial Q: My branch of government decides how much money should be spent & how to help the economy

14. A: Legislative Q: I make appointments to boards and commissions.

15. 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.

16. A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Q: If the governor vetoes a bill my branch can still make a law with 2/3 vote.

17. A: Legislative Q: My name is Rick Perry.

18. A: Executive Q: I can serve an unlimited term as our state leader.

19. A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Q: There are 150 members in one of my chambers.

20. A: Legislative Q: I can delay the execution of prisoners.

21. A: Executive- (GOVERNOR) Hopefully this has helped you understand what branch of government does what job! If not, time to review it again. :)