UIL Quiz

Why was the principle of checks and balances included in the Texas Constitution?

• All power comes from the people

• Helps prevent one branch from controlling the government

• Balances power between the state and federal governments

• Protects individual rights

How is the principle of republicanism reflected in the Texas Constitution?

• Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Division of powers among different branches

• Voters elect officials to represent them in the government

• Places restrictions on government

Where does the Texas Constitution provide a Bill of Rights?

• Article I

• Article III

• Article II

• Oaths

Who decides whether a person accused of a felony should be indicted?

• Petit jury

• Grand jury

• County Judge

• Supreme Court

How might counties raise money for the construction of buildings, roads or other projects?

• Membership fees

• Mutual funds

• By issuing bonds

• Permanent school fund

Where did an 1840 battle occur between Texans and the Comanche when Comanche leaders did not turn over all of their captives?

• Santa Fe

• Galveston

• Laredo

• San Antonio

Why did most Texans favor annexation?

• Close business ties, a sound money system and military protection

• Oil, cattle and cotton

• Trade alliance

• Religious ties

According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, how many witnesses to the same overt act are needed to convict a person of treason?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Three

The ______ helped establish the idea of self-government and majority rule.

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of the United States

What document is often called the first written constitution in America?

• Monroe Doctrine

• North American Trade Agreement

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Albany Plan of Union