Texas Government

Which principle fits these clues?
The power of the people.
The people exercise their power by voting.
"We the People..." 
Example : The people vote in an election.

• Individual Rights
• Popular Sovereignty
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Goverment

Which principle fits these clues?
The people's personal freedoms.
These freedoms (rights) are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Example: Freedom of Speech

• Popular Sovereignty
• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Goverment

Which principle fits these clues?
Power of Government divided into 3 branches:
Legislative branch makes the laws.
Executive branch carries out the laws.
Judicial branch interprets the laws.

• Popular Sovereignty
• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Goverment

Which principle fits these clues?
Puts constraints on the power of the government: NO ONE is above the law!
Example : Even the President has to follow every single law!  Even Trump!

• Popular Sovereignty 
• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Goverment

Which principle fits these clues?
A form of government in which people elect representatives to make and carry out laws.
Example: The people elected Ted Cruz as senator for Texas.

• Limited Government 
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Which one of these is not one of the 3 branches of Government.

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Federal Branch
• Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court is the head of which branch of government?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

Why is the Texas government separated between 3 branches?

• to increase the powers of each branch of government.
• to make specific agencies responsible for specific tasks.
• to make sure no branch becomes too powerful.
• to ensure voters know which party to vote for.

How does the Texas Constitution reflect the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances?

• The government is divided into three branches, each having a check on the others.
• The governor has the power to write new laws.
• The constitution may be amended if the voters approve.
• Interest groups try to persuade legislators to support their position.

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the Texas Government?

• to create laws
• to enforce laws
• to ignore laws
• to interpret laws