Texas Republic and Government

How does U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution act to protect individual rights

• bill of rights

• checks and balances

• democracy

• separation of powers

Which is an example of check and balance for the Legislative Branch?

• Governor can judge laws constitutional and unconstitutional

• The Legislative branch can recall Judicial Law

• The Governor can be impeached by the House of Representatives and tried by the Senate.

• The Judicial Branch can veto the Legislative Branch

The Bill of Rights can be defined as

• constitutional principle that gives each branch of government the ability to limit the power of other branches

• a section of a constitution that protects individual freedoms

• to state something clearly and openly

• allowed by the law

How does the Judicial Branch check and balance the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• by vetoing bills

• by impeaching the executive branch

• voting for members of Congress

Separation of Powers is defined as

• The Texas constitution divides the government into three branches. These are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• constitutional principle that recognizes people’s fundamental rights

• constitutional principle that ensures that government powers are limited in order to protect individual rights

• a section of a constitution that protects individual freedoms

Popular sovereignty

• the power of the Texas governor to reject only some provisions of a spending bill

• to charge an official with a crime

• democratic principle of the Texas Constitution that reflects the will of the people

• composed of two legislative chambers or houses

The City government is responsible for

• providing emergency medical service

• providing police and fire department

• Inspect structure for health and safety

• all of the above

What is the main purpose of the Texas Constitution?

• To declare independence from Mexico.

• To establish a new government for Texas with laws and limitations.

• To provide citizens with a written record of the Convention.

• To lay the groundwork to be annexed to the United States.

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

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• Congress

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.