Republic of Texas

Which principle is designed to make sure no branch becomes too powerful?

• separation of powers

• individual rights

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

“Establish a Court of Criminal Appeals and provide that Justices and Judges of both courts will be elected by the qualified voters of the state.” Which principle does this quote represent?

• federalism

• limited government

• individual rights

• republicanism

What was one major reason why Sam Houston wanted Texas to be annexed?

• Have debts paid off

• Manifest Destiny

• To go to war with Mexico again

• Start war with Great Britian

What did Sam Houston and Lamar have in common during their presidencies?

• They both wanted the capital in Austin

• Both wanted peace with Native Americans

• Both wanted annexation

• Conflicts with Mexico

What is the definition of sharing power between state and national government?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Soverignty

• Checks and Balances

How were the Native Americans affected by the policies of Lamar?

• Lamar promoted positive relationships with them

• Lamar did not get along with Indians and demanded they leave Texas

• Lamar signed a treaty with them to give them land

• Lamar trained them in order to keep the army

How did the Texas Constitution include the principle of Republicanism?

• The power of the court to declare war

• People voting for their represent them at the House and Senate level

• The seperation of powers between state and national

• The court reviews the laws of the people

What was the reason why the Northern part of the United States did NOT want to annex Texas?

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• They did not want Slavery to expand

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Fear of war with Spain

What is the purpose of the PRINCIPLES in the Texas Constitution?

• Lets the leader take over

• Will make sure that the government does not become too powerful

• ONLY certain groups can make all the decisions

• Make sure that no one has equal rights

Why did many Americans move to Texas in the early 1800s?

• They wanted to begin cotton farming

• They wanted to get away from the United States

• They were trying to build factories

• The immigrants were not American