TX20 - Contemporary Texas Part 1

The "powers that are shared between the states and the national government" is known as -

• federalism

• nationalism

• republicanism

• democratism

What section of the Constitution lists the freedoms that are guaranteed to regular citizens, including freedom of speech and religious freedom?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Conclusion

• Article III

Which branch of government is the one that MAKES the laws for a state or a nation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• ALL of these answers are correct

Which principle of government was created to ensure that no one branch [and no one person] becomes too powerful?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• term limits

• judicial review

Who signs a bill to make it a law in Texas?

• the Governor of Texas

• the Vice President of the U.S.

• the Attorney General

• the members of Congress

What does the state of Texas spend most of its budgeted money on?

• Education

• Infrastructure

• Business Development

• Health Care

Which of these documents is considered "the supreme law of the land"? [hint: it explains what people and governments can and cannot do]

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• NONE of these are correct

Which branch of government is the one that CARRIES OUT the laws for a state or a nation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• ALL of these answers are correct

Which branch of government is the one that EVALUATES the laws for a state or a nation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• ALL of these answers are correct

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects your freedom of religion, speech, and the press?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment