Social Studies CBA#7 Part 3 Test Tx Gov't

What people are found in the executive branch?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Senator

• Representative

What are some examples of civic responsibilities?

• Voting

• Serving on a Jury

• Paying Taxes

• Obeying the Laws

Why should we amend (change/add) the Texas Constitution?

• To balance the budget

• To achieve more land

• To adapt to changing times

• To vote

What is Federalism?

• Sharing power between the state and national governments

• Sharing power between the national government and Mexican government

• Defeating the Texans at the Alamo

• Never sharing power between anyone

What do the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution have in common?

• 3 branches of government

• Basic Rights

• 1 branch of government

• Separate jobs for each branch

What are the three unalienable rights?

• Life

• Liberty

• Death

• Pursuit of Happiness

Which amendment deals with searches and seizures?

• 2nd

• 6th

• 4th

• 8th

What is Republicanism?

• Voting for yourself

• Electing representatives in elections to represent you

• Voting for no one to represent you ever

• Electing animals to run the country

What are individual rights?

• Rights that are guaranteed in the Mexican Bill of Rights

• Rights that are only for a few people

• Rights that only the President has

• Rights guaranteed in the U.S. Bill of Rights

Who is the leaders of State Government?

• President

• Governor

• Vice President

• Mayor