Texas Level 3
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the principle of “doctrine of separation of
powers” in the context of Texas government?
A) It allows the legislature to control the executive branch directly.
B) It ensures that each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
operates independently and does not infringe on the powers of the others.
C) It requires that all state laws must be approved by the federal government before
they can be enacted.
,D) It mandates that all state officials must be elected by popular vote.
Answer: B) It ensures that each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
operates independently and does not infringe on the powers of the others.
Question 2
Under Texas law, which of the following entities is responsible for overseeing the
implementation of public education standards?
A) The Texas Supreme Court
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas State Board of Education
D) The Texas Attorney General
Answer: C) The Texas State Board of Education
Question 3
Which Texas constitutional amendment is commonly associated with the prohibition
of state income tax?
A) The 1978 Amendment
B) The 1997 Amendment
C) The 2005 Amendment
D) The 2009 Amendment
,Answer: A) The 1978 Amendment
Question 4
In Texas, what is the maximum number of years a governor can serve in office?
A) 4 years
B) 6 years
C) 8 years
D) 10 years
Answer: A) 4 years (Note: A governor can serve multiple terms, but each term is 4
years.)
Question 5
Which Texas state agency is primarily responsible for regulating and enforcing
environmental protection standards?
A) Texas Department of Public Safety
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
C) Texas Department of Health Services
D) Texas Railroad Commission
Answer: B) Texas Commission on Environmental QualityQuestion 6
Which provision in the Texas Constitution outlines the procedures for amending the
state constitution?
, A) Article I
B) Article III
C) Article XVII
D) Article IX
Answer: C) Article XVII
Question 7
In Texas, who has the authority to appoint members to the state’s judicial
commissions?
A) The Lieutenant Governor
B) The Speaker of the House
C) The Governor
D) The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
Answer: C) The Governor
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible for election as a Texas
state senator?
A) Be at least 26 years old
B) Be a resident of Texas for at least five years
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the principle of “doctrine of separation of
powers” in the context of Texas government?
A) It allows the legislature to control the executive branch directly.
B) It ensures that each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
operates independently and does not infringe on the powers of the others.
C) It requires that all state laws must be approved by the federal government before
they can be enacted.
,D) It mandates that all state officials must be elected by popular vote.
Answer: B) It ensures that each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
operates independently and does not infringe on the powers of the others.
Question 2
Under Texas law, which of the following entities is responsible for overseeing the
implementation of public education standards?
A) The Texas Supreme Court
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas State Board of Education
D) The Texas Attorney General
Answer: C) The Texas State Board of Education
Question 3
Which Texas constitutional amendment is commonly associated with the prohibition
of state income tax?
A) The 1978 Amendment
B) The 1997 Amendment
C) The 2005 Amendment
D) The 2009 Amendment
,Answer: A) The 1978 Amendment
Question 4
In Texas, what is the maximum number of years a governor can serve in office?
A) 4 years
B) 6 years
C) 8 years
D) 10 years
Answer: A) 4 years (Note: A governor can serve multiple terms, but each term is 4
years.)
Question 5
Which Texas state agency is primarily responsible for regulating and enforcing
environmental protection standards?
A) Texas Department of Public Safety
B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
C) Texas Department of Health Services
D) Texas Railroad Commission
Answer: B) Texas Commission on Environmental QualityQuestion 6
Which provision in the Texas Constitution outlines the procedures for amending the
state constitution?
, A) Article I
B) Article III
C) Article XVII
D) Article IX
Answer: C) Article XVII
Question 7
In Texas, who has the authority to appoint members to the state’s judicial
commissions?
A) The Lieutenant Governor
B) The Speaker of the House
C) The Governor
D) The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
Answer: C) The Governor
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible for election as a Texas
state senator?
A) Be at least 26 years old
B) Be a resident of Texas for at least five years
