7 Principles of Government Review

A constitution is a ________ of government. It outlines the rules for how the government works.

• plan

• suggestion

• idea

• proposal

The founding fathers of Texas had wonderful insight that helped form a government of _______ and _______.

• strength, stability

• chaos, disorder

• weakness, fragility

• confusion, uncertainty

What did Texans look to as a shining example of democracy for their state constitution and government?

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

The U.S. Constitution is based on ___ principles, or goals. Therefore, the Texas Constitution is based on the same ___ principles.

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 12

The principle of popular sovereignty is expressed in the first three words of the Constitution: ________.

• We the People

• In Congress Assembled

• To Form a

• Secure the Blessings

What does the term 'Popular' mean?

• Ruler

• People

• Government

• Power

What is the meaning of 'Sovereignty'?

• People

• Ruler

• Freedom

• Law

Fill in the blank: Popular sovereignty means that the ______ rule.

• people

• government

• monarch

• elite

How is popular sovereignty achieved?

• Through the establishment of a monarchy

• By allowing citizens to vote and participate in government

• By appointing leaders based on heritage

• Through military control

What does 'Limited Power of Government' mean?

• The government has unlimited power.

• The government is given power by the people, but not too much power.

• The government has no power at all.

• The government controls everything.