Our Government UNIT 10 SCA - Part 3

Which of the following statements correctly describes the passage?

• Rex and Albert were both responsible citizens in their reactions.

• Rex was demonstrating his rights, but acting as an irresponsible citizen.

• Albert was demonstrating his rights and acting as a responsible citizen, while Rex was acting as an irresponsible citizen.

• Rex was demonstrating his rights and acting as a responsible citizen.

Which statement best provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• They felt like the rules discriminated against them personally by limiting the hours they could be on the Internet

• starting a curfew that was set at 10:00 p.m., and suspension if you missed three classes or more.

• Rex decided to write the college president a letter and joined in a boycott of the college cafeteria and sporting events.

• Albert decided to disregard the limits and then threaten the college security guards when they tried to turn off his Internet access

The following is an excerpt from the State of Texas Constitution of 1876. Article 1 SEC 1. Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States; and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government unimpaired to all the State. What principle of government is reflected in the excerpt above?

• federalism

• separation of powers

• individual rights

• popular sovereignty

What is one of the main differences between the US Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights?

• The US Bill of Rights provide far more protections than the Texas Bill of Rights.

• The US Bill of Rights apply to all citizens of Texas, while the Texas Bill of Rights apply only to citizens of cities.

• The Texas Bill of Rights provide more protections than the US Bill of Rights.

• The Texas Bill of Rights limit the rights of all citizens, while the US Bill of Rights do not limit anyone's rights.

Which of the following is a RESULT of freedom of the press?

• Voters are able to stay informed about public issues.

• Newspapers do not have to worry about reporting the facts of an issue.

• Protests by people who do not agree with public policies are not reported.

• State officials are directly responsible for the contents of newspapers.

Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. • I became president in 1963. • I supported important Civil Rights legislation. • I launched a Great Society Anti-Poverty Program. The description above BEST fits which of the following?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• George Bush

• Barbara Jordan

Determine whether the statement reflects popular sovereignty or federalism:

Texas is a state within the United States of system of government.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Determine whether the statement reflects popular sovereignty or federalism:

All free governments are founded on the authority of the people.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Determine whether the statement reflects popular sovereignty or federalism:

Powers not reserved to the U.S. are reserved to the state.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

What is one of the major functions of county governments?

• collecting taxes for the state

• providing police and fire protection for cities

• adopting zoning rules for city planning

• maintaining highways