Unit 5 Review

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Which branch of the state government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

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executive

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What principle of government is reflected in the excerpt from the State of Texas Constitution of 1876? Article 1 SEC 1. 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.

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federalism

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The Constitution is a living document, meaning changes can be made to it whenever necessary. This is an example of -

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the amendment process

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Which of the following belongs in Section III? Is easy to amend, Bill of Rights, Term limits for president, only twenty-seven amendments

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Bill of Rights

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Who set aside land for public schools and is considered the Father of Education? Options: Anson Jones, Mirabeau Lamar, Sam Houston, James K. Polk

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Mirabeau Lamar

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The federal government is responsible for ________ defense while state governments are responsible for ____________.

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National defense; Managing Public Education

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Which statement BEST describes the principle of individual rights?

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The Texas Constitution contains a Bill of Rights.

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What is the difference between Popular Sovereignty and Republicanism?

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Popular Sovereignty is the power citizens have to vote while Republicanism allows citizens to choose leaders to represent them.

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The branch of government listed in the Texas Constitution that belongs in the box is —

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legislative branch

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Select the event that completes the timeline: San Antonio is founded, Empresarios bring settlers to Texas, Texas Revolution, Texas Annexation.

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Texas Annexation