Submarine Escape Game

Immerse yourself in this adventure following the three branches of the Texas government

Texas Governmentescape game

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Introduction

You find yourself in an underwater lair of Chad, the sea dragon, in the Gulf of Mexico. The walls are adorned with shimmering scales and ancient artifacts, reflecting Chad’s insatiable thirst for knowledge. To escape, you must prove your worth by answering questions about government structures, history, and civic duties. Answer Chad's questions correctly to gain his trust and unlock clues to escape his lair. Each correct answer moves you one step closer to freedom, but act fat, or Chad might get hungry..

LEVEL 1:Rocky Valley

Legislative Branch

The Texas Legislature passes bills. It funds the government. It can also Impeach officers from the entire state. The Legislative branch’s main goal is to make the law. Two Houses: The Texas house of Representatives: It has 150 members for 150 districts. “The house of representatives elects one of its own members as presiding officers--the speaker of the house. The house creates and enforces its own rules and judges the qualifications of its members”(House.texas.gov). The Senate: It has 31 members for 31 districts. “Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Texas State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes”(Ballotpedia).Fun Facts:1. There are 181 people in the branch in total.2.: The Legislature meets in the capital which is Austin.3. The Republican Party controls most of the legislative Branch.

Legislature Valley

Answer the questions correctly to progress and avoid crashing into the rocks.

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Judicial Branch

The judicial branch’s main job is to interpret the laws and to resolve law disputes. This branch deals with 2 types of issues; the civil law and criminal law. Two of the most powerful courts are the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, however the Texas Supreme Court is the highest.Fun Facts: 1.There are 5 general levels2. The lowest levels are the Municipal Courts and the Justice Courts; they focus on small claims like evictions, truancy, traffic violations.3. The County Courts are next they hear cases for misdemeanors, probate, and juvenile. The District Court handles general jurisdictions. 4. The Texas Court of Appeals acts as the intermediate appellate court. The Texas Supreme Court is the highest.

LEVEL 2:Dark Pit

Dark Pit

You have ventured into the deepest darkness of the ocean floor. Drag the spotlight to find the correct answer and avoid the henchmen of King Eel!

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Texas Supreme Court

Texas County Courts Court

Justice Courts

Texas Court of Appeals

District Courts

Find the correct answerWhich of the following is the highest Court?

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Jury and Water bottle

Civil and unlawful

Truth and False

Distict and County

Civil and Criminal

Find the correct answerWhich 2 types of issues does the Judicial Branch deal with?

LEVEL 3:Lush barrier

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch carries out the laws. This branch includes the governor who is the head of the Executive Branch. The lieutenant governor who is basically the interim governor. There are also state agencies which serve our everyday needs like driver services, public health information, and etc.Fun Facts The governor is required to say the State of the State Address at every legislative session. The governor right now is Greg Abbott. The lieutenant governor is Dan Patrick. There are over 150 state agencies.

Executive Branch barrier

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LEVEL 4:Multichannel Cave

Checks and Balances Cave

The Texas State government, just like the Federal government, is divided into 3 branches - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Each branch has its own responsibilities, and checks and balances are in place to ensure that each branch is working together for the common good of the people and so one branch doesn't get too much power

Observe the images and respondWhich one represents the checks and balances system.

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LEVEL 5:Marine Opera

Marine Opera

You hear a melody in the distance... It's the opera from the bottom of the sea that has decided to organize a concert!

The Ameican Government vs the government of Texas

The Texas Legislature is bicameral, meaning it’s composed of two chambers: the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. This branch is responsible for making laws, establishing the state budget, and representing the interests of Texans. The U.S. government also is bicameral, and can propose new laws, and amend old ones.The Executive branch in Texas is led by the Governor, who serves as the chief executive officer of the state. The Governor is in charge of appointing heads of various state agencies. The U.S. Executive branch is led by the President, who also appoints Cabinet members and other key officials to help run various departments. Both the Texas Governor and the U.S. President have veto power over legislation, however a key difference is that the U.S. president's power is much greater than the governer's. The Texas judicial system includes various courts, with two supreme courts: the Texas Supreme Court for civil matters and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for criminal cases. The Texas judiciary interprets laws, ensures justice, and reviews court decisions. The U.S. judicial branch is similar in it's responsibilities, and keeps checks and balances on the other branches, however, Texas' judges are elected to their seats while federal judges are appointed.

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You have defeatedthe King Eel!Come on, use the key!

Choose your treasure chest

Congratulations!

You have found a chest full of valuable relics. Get ready to strike gold when you reach the surface!

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Wow!

Who would have thought that inside the treasure lies... a map to another treasure? It seems like the adventures of this submarine don't end here!

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What a surprise!

It seems that the henchmen of King Eel have chosen you as the new sovereign. Will you choose the path of good or prefer to maintain the legacy of evil?

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