Republic of Texas Government and Bill of Rights Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a government to have an executive branch?

• To create laws and policies

• To enforce laws and run the country or state

• To judge and interpret laws

• To collect taxes for roads and government buildings

Match

Match the following

• Mayor

• Governor

• Executive Branch

• President

City Leader

State Leader

Enforces laws

Country Leader

• City Leader

• State Leader

• Enforces laws

• Country Leader

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The

branch of government decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are synonyms for the legislative branch? (Choose 2)

• Lawmaking body

• Congress

• Enforcers

• Court system

Multiple Select

What two groups make up Congress?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• President

• Mayor

Categorize

Options (7)

governor

mayor

president

courts

Congress

Senate

House of Representatives

Put in the correct category.

Executive (3)

Legislative (3)

Judicial (1)

Match

Match the following

• County

• Municipal

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

• Judicial

A region governed by local authorities

Relating to a city or town

A legislative body

The first amendments in the Constitution

Court systems

• A region governed by local authorities

• Relating to a city or town

• A legislative body

• The first amendments in the Constitution

• Court systems

Multiple Select

Which of the following rights are included in the Texas Bill of Rights? (Choose 3)

• Freedom to Believe

• Right to Protect Yourself

• Right to Vote

• Privacy and Safety

Multiple Choice

How does the 'Freedom to Believe' protect individuals from government actions?

• It allows the government to regulate personal beliefs freely and removes individual rights and responsibilities.

• It encourages government support for specific religions.
• It requires that individuals must follow state-approved practices and religious ceremonies.

• It protects individuals by stopping the government from blocking beliefs and practices.

Match

Match the following

• Freedom to Believe

• Freedom to Speak & Assemble

• Freedom to Fair Trials

• Right to Privacy

Religious Freedom

Speech and Gathering

Due Process

Personal Space

• Religious Freedom

• Speech and Gathering

• Due Process

• Personal Space

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the right to Freedom to Speak and Assemble as explained in the Constitution excerpts?

• The government can limit what you say if it disagrees with you.

• You can only meet with friends if you have government permission.

• You have the right to express your opinions and meet peacefully with others.

• You can only write letters but not meet in groups.

Multiple Choice

Explain how the right to a fair trial protects individuals who are accused of a crime.

• The right to a fair trial protects individuals by giving legal representation and a fair jury.

• The right to a fair trial eliminates the need for evidence in court.
• The right to a fair trial guarantees automatic acquittal for the accused.
• The right to a fair trial allows for secret trials without public embarrassment.