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Republic of Texas Government and  Bill of Rights Vocabulary

Republic of Texas Government and Bill of Rights Vocabulary

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Multiple Choice

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

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To create laws and policies

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To enforce laws and run the country or state

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To judge and interpret laws

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To collect taxes for roads and government buildings

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Match

Match the following

Mayor

Governor

Executive Branch

President

City Leader

State Leader

Enforces laws

Country Leader

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Multiple Select

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

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Lawmaking body

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Congress

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Enforcers

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Court system

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Multiple Select

What two groups make up Congress?

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Senate

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Supreme Court

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House of Representatives

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President

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Mayor

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Categorize

Options (7)

governor

mayor

president

courts

Congress

Senate

House of Representatives

Put in the correct category.

Executive (3)
Legislative (3)
Judicial (1)

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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

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Multiple Select

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

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Freedom to Believe

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Right to Protect Yourself

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Right to Vote

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Privacy and Safety

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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You can only write letters but not meet in groups.

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

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

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

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