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What were the three branches of the government in Texas after it joined the United States?
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After Texas joined the United States in 1845, it established a government with three branches, similar to the federal government. These branches are:
1. **Legislative Branch**: Responsible for making laws. In Texas, this is the Texas Legislature, which is a bicameral body composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. **Executive Branch**: Responsible for enforcing laws. This branch is headed by the Governor of Texas, who is elected and has various powers and responsibilities, including overseeing state agencies and implementing state laws.
3. **Judicial Branch**: Responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. The judicial system in Texas includes various levels of courts, with the Texas Supreme Court being the highest court for civil matters and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals being the highest for criminal matters.
These three branches work together to govern Texas, ensuring a system of checks and balances.
1. **Legislative Branch**: Responsible for making laws. In Texas, this is the Texas Legislature, which is a bicameral body composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. **Executive Branch**: Responsible for enforcing laws. This branch is headed by the Governor of Texas, who is elected and has various powers and responsibilities, including overseeing state agencies and implementing state laws.
3. **Judicial Branch**: Responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. The judicial system in Texas includes various levels of courts, with the Texas Supreme Court being the highest court for civil matters and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals being the highest for criminal matters.
These three branches work together to govern Texas, ensuring a system of checks and balances.
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