Texas Constitution and Celebrate Freedom Week

The Texas Constitution was modeled after what famous “living document”?

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• The United States Constitution

• None of the above

For one week every year in September, Texas observes Celebrate Freedom Week. This holiday reminds us to think about _____________________.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• Helps us recognize contributions and sacrifices made by veterans and Founding fathers.

• All the above

What is the name of the document that was written on this day in 1776?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

The US Constitution is considered a living document in that...

• It is actually alive like an organism.

• It is still used today with amendments for changes.

• It is only in a glass case, not living.

• It is used only on special occasions.

The purpose of the United States Declaration of Independence was to ____________.

• tell Great Britain the colonies were no long under its rule

• create a holiday so Americans did not have to work on July 4th each year

• divide power among the three branches of government

• weaken the British army so they could not win the war.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To tell Great Britain the American colonies will pay no more taxes.

• To break away from the rule of the British government.

• To set up a government that protects the country and the freedom of its citizens.

• To give Texas and other states a model for writing their own constitutions.

The chief executive leader for the State of Texas is the —

• Governor

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

The Texas Constitution establishes which three branches of government?

• Legislative, executive, and congressional

• Legislative, judicial, and territorial

• Executive, legislative, and judicial

• Executive, territorial, and judicial

Which branch of the Texas state government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Territorial

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch of the Texas state government enforces the laws?

• Territorial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial