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Worksheets9.1 TX Government
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
In a federalist system, the national and state governments share power?
True
False
Which of the following is an example of the principle of individual rights in the Texas Constitution? (Hint INDIVIDUAL rights)
The Texas Constitution defines how frequently elections will be held.
The Texas Constitution protects the freedom to assemble, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
The Texas Constitution outlines who is not allowed to run for office.
All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit.
Federalism
Limited government.
Popular sovereignty
How does the format of the Texas Constitution compare to that of the US Constitution?
Both the Texas and US Constitutions make the executive branch the most powerful.
Both the Texas and US Constitutions are divided into articles and sections.
The US Constitution is divided into sections, and the Texas Constitution is divided into chapters.
Which of the following is shared by both the Texas Constitution and the US Constitution?
Both outline a government divided into three parts.
Both can be amended by the president.
Both state that not everyone is entitled to religious freedom.
How does the division of government in the US Constitution compare to the division of government in the Texas Constitution?
The US government is divided into three parts, and the Texas government is divided into two.
Both are divided into two parts, the executive and the legislative, with the judicial subordinate to the executive.
Both are divided into three parts, the executive, legislative, and judicial.
The diagram shows the structure and function of the Texas State Government. Use the diagram to answer any questions that follow.
Which of the following correctly fills in the blank under Legislative?
Texas Congress
State agencies
Texas Senate
Which of the following correctly fills in the blank under Executive?
Texas Senate
District courts
State agencies
Which of the following correctly fills in the blank under Judicial?
Texas Senate
State agencies
District courts
The TX constitution is based off the U.S. constitution.
True
False
