Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly

No quartering of soldiers or troops in your home

No illegal searches and seizures

No self-incrimination, No double jeopardy, Due process

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases. The right to a lawyer.

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

No cruel and unusual punishment, No excessive bail

The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named.

Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.

What do the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights have in common?

both include freedom of speech, religion, and the press

both a right and a responsibility

What did slaves and sharecroppers have in common?

Both worked the land, and both had little chance to succeed.

What was the overall goal of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments?

to give former slaves their civil rights as Americans

How did Texas survive the Civil War with so little damage done to it? Options: most of the major battles of the war happened in other states, the Union never attacked any Texas cities or ports, the Confederacy sent its entire army to defend Texas, ALL of these answers are correct

most of the major battles of the war happened in other states

Why did Southern states pass Black Codes immediately following the Civil War?

to limit the rights of newly freed African Americans

What did the 14th Amendment do?

It made formerly enslaved peoples citizens and granted them full legal rights.

How did sharecropping impact formerly enslaved peoples?

These new agriculture jobs left them in a cycle of debt.

Someone who believed in STATES' RIGHTS would probably support which statement? National laws always take precedence over state laws. The national government has no right to tell states how to operate. States could only pass legislation on issues set out in the U.S. Constitution. Disputes between states should always be settled by the national government.

The national government has no right to tell states how to operate.

What were the 'black codes'?

laws limiting the rights of African Americans passed by Southern governments after the Civil War

Which of the following statements applies to the Battle of Galveston: It was the last battle of the war, General John Magruder led the invasion that resulted in the Confederates re-capturing the city, Confederate forces successfully defended Fort Griffin, No prisoners were taken

General John Magruder led the invasion that resulted in the Confederates re-capturing the city

How did Communication systems during the Civil War Influence Texas?

Slow communications allowed for continued fighting and delayed the emancipation of enslaved people for weeks after the end of the war.

Texas Government Flashcard Flashcards

Student preview

46 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The principle that power is with the people (citizens).

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Answer explanation

Popular sovereignty is the principle that power resides with the people, emphasizing their authority in decision-making. It highlights the correct choice of Popular Sovereignty.

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Government Do's & Don'ts - Laws that keep the government from being too powerful

Back

Limited Government

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Constitution protects individual citizens rights such as freedom of speech, freedom religion etc.

Back

Individual Rights

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Type of government that involves the people's (citizens) vote.

Back

Republicanism

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

Back

Checks & Balances

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the division of government into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches?

Back

Separation of Powers

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When Federal government & state governments share power.

Back

Federalism

Tags

SS.7.B.13.a

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

34 questions

Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes Test

Flashcard

•

6th - 8th Grade

48 questions

ITO QUiZ 11 Flashcards

Flashcard

•

6th Grade

34 questions

mega cosik smieszne

Flashcard

•

KG

48 questions

Light Energy

Flashcard

•

6th Grade

29 questions

6th Grade Cells Assessment

Flashcard

•

6th Grade

41 questions

Literary Terms and Devices English 10-2

Flashcard

•

10th Grade

42 questions

lesson 8

Flashcard

•

10th Grade

30 questions

Vocabulaire de la Maison

Flashcard

•

KG

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

54 questions

Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables

Quiz

•

4th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Discover more resources for Social Studies

38 questions

The Patriot Way: Classroom, Hallway, and Commons

Quiz

•

7th Grade

24 questions

Republic of Texas and Early Statehood Test Review

Quiz

•

7th Grade

24 questions

Quiz #2- American Revolution

Quiz

•

7th Grade

24 questions

Republic of Texas Review

Quiz

•

7th Grade

17 questions

Early Statehood Review-3.0

Quiz

•

7th Grade

8 questions

Agriculture, Laws, and Slavery in Early Texas

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

5 questions

Legislative branch Reiew

Interactive video

•

7th Grade

22 questions

Bill of Rights Scenarios

Quiz

•

7th Grade