Government and Constitution Quiz

What are checks and balances?

• is a system that each branch has to control in itself and has the most power

• is a system used between the three branches

• make sure each branch shares the powers equally

• to not declare war on other branches

Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Texas declared independence from Spain

• Texas declared independence from France

• Texas declared independence from Canada

• Texas declared independence from Mexico

Governor is the leader of the state, what are some of his/her job functions

- select all true answers that apply.

• Governors approve and enforce the laws passed by the state legislatures.

• He does not hold special sessions as needed.

• He cannot declare a state of emergency, if needed only the president of the United States.

• He is responsible for signing or vetoing bills. 

Who was the President of Texas after its independence?

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What year did Texas declare independence?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1876

What was the main reason for Texas's declaration of independence?

• Religious freedom

• Economic reasons

• Disputes over slavery

• Disputes over land

What was the name of the document that declared Texas's independence?

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Texas Constitution

• The Texas Bill of Rights

• The Texas Proclamation

Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• San Antonio

• Austin

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

• Houston

What is included in the Bill of Rights, select more than one correct answer choice.

• managing posterity

• holding emergency sessions with legislative

• a list of individual rights

  
  

• includes freedom of speech