Principles of Government

The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has 

• a governor and a lieutenant governor.
• three branches of government.
• a two chamber legislature.
• two types of law (civil and criminal).

Which is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature?

• Line-item veto
• Impeachment power
• the power to propose budget bills
• Find laws unconstitutional

Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?

• the Amendment process
• the federal system 
• the Electoral College
• System of checks and balances

What is a bill?

• A proposed law
• means "made up of two houses"
• a passed law
• a School House Rock character

Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?

• It is based on Limited Government
• It is based on Separation of Powers
• It is based on Republicanism
• It is based on Federalism

Powered that is shared between the national government and the states is

• Federalism
• Centralism
• Checks and Balances
• Bill of Rights

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to 

• to make the constitution more specific
• protect the rights of women
• give the government more power
• protect the basic rights of citizens

A plan of government is:

• A Bill of Rights
• A Declaration of Independence
• A Constitution