The Texas Constitution Quiz

When was the Texas Constitution still used today written?

• 1876

• 1866

• 1787

• 1776

How many times has the Texas Constitution been amended?

• 50

• 100

• 325

• 450

Which of the following principles of government allows the legislature to check and impeach the governor of Texas?

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following principles of government protects the rights and freedoms of Texans?

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which of the following principles of government allows the people of Texas to have the power to decide what kind of government they want?

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following principles of government allows to Texans to vote for representatives to make decisions for them?

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Which of the following principles of government divides the Texas government into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

Which of the following principles of government limits how much money Texas government officials can spend and borrow?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which of the following principles of government gives the state of Texas the power to provide licenses for driving, marrying, and other activities?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

Using the Federal and States Powers Table, which of the following do both the federal and state government share?

• print money

• build roads

• hold elections

• declare war