Comparing the United States and Texas Government

Which of the following is NOT a purpose stated in the

Preamble of the Texas Constitution?

• Establish justice

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Promote the general Welfare

• Form a more perfect Union.

All state governments are modeled after the federal government and consist of...?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

Fill in the blank: The Preamble of the United States Constitution aims to ______ domestic Tranquility.

• A) insure

• B) promote

• C) assure

• D) secure

A major difference in the The Preamble of the Texas Constitution is when it states "We, the People of Texas, in order to form a _____________, establish justice..."

• A) Union

• B) common defence

• C) government

• D) promote

What is one difference between the Preambles of the United States and Texas Constitutions?

• establish order

• form a more perfect Union

• promote the general Welfare

• aim to ensure domestic tranquility.

Which of the following is a difference between United States and Texas Constitutions?

• The Texas Constitution is long, detailed and contains many parts

• The U.S. Constitution was designed to decrease government power

• The Texas Constitution is brief and vague

• In the U.S. Constitution, states are above the federal government

Which of the 7 principles of government prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

Which of the 7 principles of government has citizens rule through elected representatives?

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

In the Texas Constitution, counties are below which level of government?

• Federal

• State

• City

• National

The U.S. Constitution was designed to ______ government power.

• delay

• focus

• decrease

• increase