Government Review

The Texas Constitution restricts or limits the powers of government. This principal is known as --

• Representative Government

• Constitutionalism

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• King's Rule

• sovereigns are favorites

• the people rule

• monarchs are popular

All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT —

• impeachment

• vetoes

• taxes

• term limits

Which of the following is BOTH a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?

• choosing a religion

• speaking out on issues

• helping the community

• voting for public officials

1. Freedom of speech
2. _________________
3. Freedom of the press
4. Right to a trial by jury

Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of employment

• Right to a college education

• Right to a democratic government

Which part of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions ensure individual freedoms?

• Preamble

• Power of Impeachment

• Bill of Rights

• Line Item Veto

Which political belief is supported by BOTH the U.S. and Texas Constitutions?

• socialism

• federalism

• unicameralism

• communism

Which of the following completes the Venn diagram above?

• Separation of powers, checks and balances, and bill of rights

• Amendments, one branch of government, separation of church and state

• Tax laws, limited political terms, governor as the head of the executive branch

• Judges elected by voters, limits for governmental power, restriction of freedoms

Which of these could be considered both a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?

• to respond to surveys

• to drive

• to choose a church

• to vote

In November, 2015, an election was held to add seven amendments to the Texas Constitution. All seven passed. The voter turnout was 11%. Which of the following statements describes this outcome?

• Very few Texans knew that they were required to vote in constitutional elections.

• Most Texans took their right and responsibility to vote very seriously.

• A small percentage of Texans made a decision that affects almost all Texans.

• A large percentage of Texans voted to make very important decisions.