Government Review

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The Texas Constitution restricts or limits the powers of government. This principal is known as --

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Limited Government

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What does popular sovereignty mean?

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the people rule

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All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT — impeachment, vetoes, taxes, term limits

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taxes

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Which of the following is BOTH a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?
choosing a religion,
speaking out on issues,
helping the community,
voting for public officials

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voting for public officials

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Freedom of speech
2. _________________
3. Freedom of the press
4. Right to a trial by jury

Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

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Freedom of religion

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Which part of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions ensure individual freedoms? Options: Preamble, Power of Impeachment, Bill of Rights, Line Item Veto

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Bill of Rights

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Which political belief is supported by BOTH the U.S. and Texas Constitutions? Options: socialism, federalism, unicameralism, communism

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federalism

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Which of the following completes the Venn diagram above? Separation of powers, checks and balances, and bill of rights, Amendments, one branch of government, separation of church and state, Tax laws, limited political terms, governor as the head of the executive branch, Judges elected by voters, limits for governmental power, restriction of freedoms

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Separation of powers, checks and balances, and bill of rights

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Which of these could be considered both a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens? to respond to surveys, to drive, to choose a church, to vote

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to vote

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In November, 2015, an election was held to add seven amendments to the Texas Constitution. All seven passed. The voter turnout was 11%. Which of the following statements describes this outcome?

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A small percentage of Texans made a decision that affects almost all Texans.