Texas Government - Ch 28 Vocab & Notes Flashcard Review

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Definition: constitutional principle ensuring limited government powers to protect individual rights.

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Limited Government

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Definition: constitutional principle dividing power among government branches

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Separation of Powers

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Definition: constitutional principle allowing each government branch to limit others' power.

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Checks and Balances

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Definition: constitutional principle recognizing fundamental rights

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Individual Rights

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Definition: section of a constitution that protects individual freedoms

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Bill of Rights

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Definition: composed of two legislative chambers

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Bicameral

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Definition: area represented by a legislature member

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District

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Definition: a constitutionally set 140-day session of the Texas legislature every odd year

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Regular Session

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Definition: a session of the Texas legislature called by the governor to address specific issues

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Special Session

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Definition: a government’s plan for revenue and spending

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Budget