7 principles of Government

The government has to follow the same laws as the people do.

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Prevent branches of government from abusing power

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

1.Governor can veto laws

2.Legislature can override governor veto

3.Supreme Court and declare laws unconstitutional

are examples of?

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

The people give power to leaders they elect to represent them and serve their interests by voting is called

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Each branch of government having its on power is called

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Rights in the United States of America that are guaranteed in the US Constitution are called ?

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

The governor of Texas leads the state, while the president of the U.S governs the country. This is an example of…

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

The people are the primary source of government power this is called

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

One way the United States and Texas governments are similar is that they

• They share the constitution

• They both have a Bicameral (two house) system

• They both have a Governor

• They both have the same laws.

The Texas Constitution is similar to the

• bill of rights

• U.S. constitution

• U.S Declaration of independence

• Scales of justice