Contemporary Texas 1

How many Constitutions has there been in Texas over the years?

• 7

• 5

• 9

• 1

What is Federalism?

• shared between the state and national governments

• shared between the two different nations

• divided powers

What are Bill of Rights?

• a bill that charges one for their rights

• protects the individual freedoms and rights of every Texan

• the rights that are given only to non-white Americans

How many branches of gov't does the American gov't have?

The Legislative branch -

• makes laws

• carries out [enforces] laws

• interprets laws for fairness

The Executive branch -

• makes laws

• carries out [enforces] laws

• interprets laws for fairness

The Judicial branch -

• makes laws

• carries out [enforces] laws

• interpretsthe laws for fairness

Splitting the powers of government into three different branches is based on an idea called -

The system of __________ ___ ______________ also ensures that each branch of government can carry out its assigned duties

What is bicameral?

• the two cameras used for photographing in the white house

• the two parts that make up the Legislative branch

• the idea that two camels are to be used for transportation to and from the seated and House of Representatives