Texas Gov and Statehood review

The right of the people to vote on an issue is called____________

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

How is the Texas Constitution different from the U.S. Constitution?

• Texas has more amendments

• US has a supreme court

• US doesn't have a bill of rights

• Texas has less amendments

What's true regarding the 3 Branches of Government?

• They allow for more higher paying jobs

• They are divided and have specific roles

• Each has unequal power, with the Executive at the top

• They give personal freedoms to all citizens

The Preamble of the Constitution is...

• an introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution

• a statement of grievances against the Confederate government

• a conclusion to the Declaration of Independence

• A bill of rights

What right do Texans have that is not guaranteed in the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• you won't go to jail if you are in debt

• you have the right to own a gun

• you can speak your mind

• the police can't bust through your door without a warrant

Why do we have THREE different Branches of Government?

• to ensure individual rights

• to ensure popular sovereignty

• to promote centralism

• to ensure separation of powers

Responsibilities of Texans include voting, being informed, and...

• appointing judges

• vetoing laws

• serving on jury duty

• impeaching people you disagree with

What determines how much funding a school gets?

• Property Tax and student attendance

• Private donations

• Income Tax

• Sales Tax

Municipal government (city, county, district) provides all EXCEPT:

• Parks

• Recreation centers

• The Military

• Schools

Texas citizens should take time to ____________ before voting in elections

• memorize the constitution

• become informed about current issues

• run for office

• write your own constitution and laws