Unit #6 Review

The principles listed below were included in the TEXAS CONSTITUTION in order to_____________

• - Checks and balances

• -Federalism

• -Separation of power

• limit the power of the government

• establish a strong militia

• support the annexation of Texas into the US

• put down rebellion in the western territories

Which principle of government is being described and what is its purpose?

"The powers of the Government of the State of Texas shall be divided into three distinct departments, each of which shall be confided to a separate body of magistracy; to wit; Those which are Executive to another, and those which are Judicial to another....."

Which principle provides the best title for these passages?

Texas citizens elect officials

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1. 1. Elected officials propose and pass laws

2. 2. Elected officials enforce the laws and conduct government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

What is ratify?

• TO leave

• To approve

• To be happy

• To disapprove

Two-thirds of each house of the state legislature approves the amendment = ____________________

• Three-quarters of the Cabinet approves the amendment

• A majority of the Justices of the Texas Supreme Court

• Three-quarters of the voters ratify the amendment

• A majority of the voters approve the amendment

Which on of these has: Executive branch consists of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor

• Texas Constitution

• US Constitution

• Both

Which one of these contains a Bill of Rights

• Texas Constitution

• US Constitution

• Both

Which one of these has: Legislative Branch is made up of two houses

• Texas Constitution

• US Constitution

• Both

Which one of these are in: One Supreme Court whose justices are appointed for life

• Texas Constitution

• US Constitution

• Both

Which of the following would these fall into?

-Vote in elections

-Volunteer for community activities

-Keep informed on major public issues

• The Rule of Law

• Rights of Texans Citizens

• Examples of Civic Responsibility

• The Separation of Powers