7 Principles of Government

What is the principle called when people rule the government?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which document limits the power of the government in Texas?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Texas Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Interprets the law

• Carries out the law

• Makes the law

• Enforces the law

Which principle divides authority between the federal and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

How do citizens exercise their power in a republic?

• By making laws directly

• By electing representatives

• By serving as judges

• By writing the Constitution

What is the main purpose of checks and balances?

• To allow one branch to control the government

• To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• To give all power to the executive branch

• To eliminate the legislative branch

What is it called when the governor rejects a bill?

• Override

• Veto

• Amendment

• Ratification

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

What protects personal liberties and privileges in Texas?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Executive Branch

• The Governor

• The Federal Government

How can the Texas Constitution be amended?

• By the governor’s signature only

• By a majority vote in the Supreme Court

• By two-thirds of both houses and a majority of Texas voters

• By the President of the United States