7th Grade- UA 7-8 Flashcards to REVIEW

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Level of Texas government responsible for sewer and water lines

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Municipal

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Role that completes the Municipal Government section of the chart

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Mayor

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State and local governments collect sales taxes to provide services to citizens.

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Sales taxes are collected by state and local governments to provide services to citizens.

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Counties, cities, and school districts collect property taxes to pay for services they provide to the public.

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Property taxes are collected by counties, cities, and school districts to fund public services.

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The Texas House of Representatives has the power to impeach the governor.

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Checks and Balances

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Article II designates the duties of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.

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Separation of Powers

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The Texas Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

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Checks and Balances

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The duties of the government of Texas are divided between three departments.

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Separation of Powers

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In federalism, specific powers are given to federal and state governments. Other powers are shared between both levels of government.

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Shared powers include the ability to pass and enforce laws.

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Excerpt from the State of Texas Constitution of 1876

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Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States; and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government unimpaired to all the State.