Texas Constitutions

How is republicanism reflected in the provisions of both the U.S. and the Texas constitutions?

• Both include a bill of rights to specify rights citizens are guaranteed.

• Both outline how powers are separated between the branches of government

• Both provide a framework of how representatives are elected to the legislature

• Both detail how power is shared between lower and higher levels of government

How does Texas Constitution reflect of limited government?

• Limits power to protect Texans rights

• all political power comes from the people

• division of duties

• powers are divided between states and federal government

The Texas Constitution, like the U.S. Constitution, separates powers among three branches

• executive, legislative ,& judicial

• legislative

• judicial

• Constitution

How does judicial review in the Texas Constitution reflect the principle of checks and balances?

• It allows the Texas Supreme Court to declare laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional.

• It gives Texas voters the right to elect judges to the Texas Supreme Court.

• It grants the Texas governor the power to appoint judges to the Texas Supreme Court.

• It allows the Texas Legislature to amend the Constitution directly.

Why was the principle of separation of powers included in the Texas Constitutions?

• controlling the government

• protect the rights

• helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• all power lies with the people

Which branch of the government is described in the article III of the Texas Constitution?

• all of the above

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To protect individual liberties and rights

• To establish the process of amending the constitution

• To define the powers of the executive branch

Which year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1876

How does the Texas Constitution address the issue of education?

• It mandates free public education for all children

• It leaves education policy to local governments

• It does not mention education

• It requires private education for all

What is a unique feature of the Texas Constitution compared to the U.S. Constitution?

• It has a unicameral legislature

• It includes a detailed Bill of Rights

• It allows for direct democracy

• It has no provision for amendments