SOCIAL STUDIES HISTORY

How does Texas Constitution reflect of limited government?

• Limits power to protect Texans rights

• all political power comes from the people

• division of duties

• powers are divided between states and federal government

The Texas Constitution, like the U.S. Constitution, separates powers among three branches

• executive, legislative ,& judicial

• legislative

• judicial

• Constitution

Why was the principle of separation of powers included in the Texas Constitutions?

• controlling the government

• protect the rights

• helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• all power lies with the people

Which branch of the government is described in the article III of the Texas Constitution?

• all of the above

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

How role of the Texas Governor is an informal but important executive power?

• best student

• first citizen "vote"

• head of church

• businessman

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the Texas state government?

• The governor vetoes a bill passed by the Texas Legislature.

• The Texas Supreme Court interprets laws based on the Texas Constitution.

• The Texas Legislature proposes a new amendment to the Texas Constitution.

• The Texas governor delivers a State of the State address to the public.

How does judicial review in the Texas Constitution reflect the principle of checks and balances?

• It allows the Texas Supreme Court to declare laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional.

• It gives Texas voters the right to elect judges to the Texas Supreme Court.

• It grants the Texas governor the power to appoint judges to the Texas Supreme Court.

• It allows the Texas Legislature to amend the Constitution directly.

Which of the following is a primary way that the state of Texas generates revenue?

• Personal income tax

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Federal loans

A _______ tax applies to corporations based in Texas.

• bond tax

• franchise tax

• motor fuel

• sale tax

Why were the Texas Rangers first established in Texas?

• To protect settlers from Native American attacks and enforce law in the frontier

• To explore and map new territories in Texas

• To serve as a state militia during the Texas Revolution

• to fight in the Civil War