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Structure and Functions of the U.S. &Texas Government
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Structure and Functions of the U.S. & Texas Government
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
Vol XCIII, No. 311
Federal Government (Cont'd)
Functions
Federal Government
- National Defense
- Postal System
- Supreme Court
- Provide public health service
- Regulate currency and the economy
- Maintain national parks and manage forest land
- Assist Veterans
- Regulate and Promote Education
- Fight Crime (FBI/DEA)
Structure
Texas State Government
Structure
Functions
President
- Carries out the laws made by Congress, called the Executive Branch.
Congress
- Made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- There are TWO Senators per state, which makes One Hundred Senators in total.
- House of Representatives made up of 435 Representatives, according to population.
- New laws are presented as Bills to the House and then the Senate for passage.
Supreme Court
- Made up of 9 Judges or Justices who interpret the laws made by Congress.
Set state budget, establish local governments, issues licenses for marriage, driving, hunting, teaching, and more.
They also conduct elections, establish courts, collect taxes, regulate intrastate commerce, regulate education and the school districts.
The State Government is modeled after the Federal Government, with three branches including the Governor, Congress, and Supreme Court.
The Governor is the executive of Texas.
Congress has Senate and House of Rep. just like the U.S. Government.
Texas Senate = 31 Members
Representatives = 150 Representatives
Special Districts
Municipal Government
County Government of Texas
Structure:
School Districts
Functions:
- Creates curriculum
- Hiring Employees
- Management of Properties (stadiums, schools, etc.)
- Monitors revenues and expenses
Structure:
254 Counties
Functions:
Roads
Recreational Facilities
Jails
Property Tax
Vehicle Registration
Registration for Voters
Structure:
- Cities and Towns
- Mayor, City Councils
Functions:
- "Incorporated" areas within city parks and recreation service
- Police and Fire Departments
- Emergency Medical services