TX25 - CW+R Rev and CCR TX Rangers

The Texas Constitution [which is largely copied from the U.S. Constitution] includes the principle of "separation of powers" which -

• gives people the political power to determine important issues through voting

• allows people to elect representatives for the legislative branch

• divides duties between three different branches of government

• NONE of these are correct

YOU MUST ANSWER BOTH PARTS OF THIS QUESTION

1 - What document is the foundation for government and law in the state of Texas? [hint: it starts with the letter "C"]

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2 - What is "republicanism"? [hint: this word starts with the letters "rep"]

Look closely at the image provided. For which of these governments does a "sheriff" work for?

• national government

• state government

• county government

• municipal [city] government

RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS:

13 - main goal of the abolitionists

14 - passed in response to "black codes"

15 - led to the election of the first black congressman

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QUESTION: Which of these amendments is the one that gave former slaves their rights as citizens of the U.S.?

What event is being shown in the image? [hint: it is both a RIGHT and a RESPONSIBILITY that every American should do]

a

paying taxes

speaking out on issues

choosing a religion

helping the community

voting for public office

Just prior to the ​ (a)   , Texas Governor ​ (b)   believed that a war with the U.S. violated his oath of allegiance to the country. He agreed with his fellow Texans that ​ (c)   was a vital part of the Texas economy, but he disagreed with those who supported Texas secession. Those supporters of secession believed that Texas should separate from the ​ (d)   and voted to join the ​ (e)   in 1861.

• Sam Houston
• slavery
• U.S.
• Confederacy
• Civil War

WHERE did the Civil War come to an end when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant?

• Gettysburg Field in Pennsylvania

• Appomattox Court House in Virginia

• Palmito Ranch in Texas

• the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

Match the following ways that the Civil War effected the economy of Texas with the appropriate TITLE found below.

• WOMEN

• blockades of the Texas coast meant less available supplies

• FARMING

• less cotton and more food crops [corn, wheat, etc]

• FACTORIES

• built to create war supplies during the war

• SHORTAGES of GOODS

• entered the work force to support the Texas economy

Slow communications during the Civil War led to continued fighting after the war ended at ​ (a)   . One example of that is the battle that was fought at ​ (b)   in South Texas. Slow communication also delayed the freedom for slaves in Texas, finally given to them on June 19, 1865, when Gen. Granger enforced the ​ (c)   - a day known as ​ (d)   .

• Appomattox Court House
• Palmito Ranch
• Juneteenth
• Emancipation Proclamation

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

• -

• Who - ​ (a)  

• What - ​ (b)  

• When - ​ (c)  

• Why - ​ (d)  

• qualified voters
• given political power
• they turn 18 years old
• so they can help make important decisions