Texas Government Review

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How do the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution act to protect individual rights? Options: bill of rights, checks and balances, democracy, separation of powers

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bill of rights

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Which is an example of check and balance for the Legislative Branch? Options: Governor can judge laws constitutional and unconstitutional, The Legislative branch can recall Judicial Law, The Governor can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate., The Judicial Branch can veto the Legislative Branch

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The Governor can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate.

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Separation of Powers is defined as

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The Texas constitution divides the government into three branches. These are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

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The City government is responsible for providing emergency medical service, providing police and fire department, Inspect structure for health and safety.

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all of the above

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What is the State Board of Education?

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government institution consists of elected officials and provides standards and policies for education in Texas

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What is the main purpose of the Texas Constitution?

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To establish a new government for Texas with laws and limitations.

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*Both the U.S. and Texas establish courts.
*State governments and the U.S. government collect taxes.
*Both the U.S. government and the Texas government have the power to punish criminals.
These characteristics are an example of which principle of government?

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federalism

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Which of the following is a power held by the governor of Texas? Options: Creating new laws., Impeaching officials accused of crimes., Appointing certain state officials., Declaring laws to be unconstitutional.

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Appointing certain state officials.

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For democracy to work, the people must be able to stay informed and to freely discuss issues. What right does this represent?

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Freedom of speech and the press.

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What is the lowest level of court?

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Municipal