2022 Civil War and Government Review

What role did slavery play in Texas' decision to enter the Civil War?

• Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it

• Most Texans wanted to end the slave trade

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy

The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North-

• Lagged behind the South in bank deposits

• Was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War

• Lacked several important resources to fight the war

-Black Codes created

-Texas Constitution of 1866 is adopted

-Freedman's Bureau is created

The information described the effects of _______ on Texas

• Reconstruction

• Secession

• Civil War

Which is a Reconstruction Era organization created to educate former slaves?

• Black Codes

• Freedman's Bureau

• Poll taxes

Which is a true statement about "separation of powers?"

• It is only in the United States Constitution

• It is in the US and Texas Constitution

• It is only in the US Constitution

-Power is inherent in the people

-Governments exist to benefit the people

-Free governments are founded on consent of the people

Which principal of government is being described?

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

-Prevents the government from expanding

-Limits the government's power

-Required executive officials and judges to be elected by voters

Which of the following would best fit to complete the statements listed above?

• Allows the governor to appoint judges

• Allows the judicial branch to approve all amendments

• Encourages legislators to meet on Sundays

• Separates the power among three branches of government

Why is a search warrant required by the Texas Constitution?

• To allow neighbors to search each others' houses

• To ensure only homes, but not businesses are searched

• To ensure authority has a good reason to search

"All political power is inherent in the people..."

The above statement reflects which principle of goverment?

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

• Limited government

• Separation of Powers

Which branch of government has the power to make laws, is separated into two houses and can serve on two or four year terms?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Federalism