UIL 7/8 Grade Study Questions 2

Front

Why was the principle of checks and balances included in the Texas Constitution?

Back

Helps prevent one branch from controlling the government

Front

How is the principle of republicanism reflected in the Texas Constitution?

Back

Voters elect officials to represent them in the government

Front

Where does the Texas Constitution provide a Bill of Rights?

Back

Article I

Front

Like the United States Congress, the Texas legislature is _____- made up of two houses: House of Representatives and Senate.

Back

Bicameral

Front

Which Texas official has these duties and powers?

Back

Governor

Front

Who decides whether a person accused of a felony should be indicted?

Back

Grand jury

Front

According to the graph, what is NOT a source of revenue for the State of Texas?

Back

Income taxes

Front

How might counties raise money for the construction of buildings, roads or other projects?

Back

By issuing bonds

Front

In September of 1841 who was placed in command of the Texas Navy and sent to the Yucatan coast?

Back

Edwin Moore

Front

Which President of the Republic of Texas ordered the Texas Navy to be sold?

Back

Anson Jones