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WorksheetsOur Government UNIT 10 SCA - Part 3
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
The Texas Constitution has many more _______________ than the U.S. Constitution.
amendments
pages
signatures
judges
State and local governments collect sales taxes in order to —
elect officials to public office
provide services to citizens
pay the salaries of federal workers
fund the construction of private schools
Which of the following belongs in Section III?
Ten articles
Bill of Rights
Term limits
Twenty-seven amendments
Texas citizens have rights and responsibilities. There are also laws that protect rights and some laws that support responsibilities. Which of the following is a requirement of Texas citizens – a responsibility required by law?
To enlist in the military
To register to vote
To serve on a jury
To have a job
Which president who was born in Texas had leadership qualities that included experience as a military general during World War II?
George W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
A recent storm blew down your neighbor's tree, and it fell on top of your dad's car. All the neighbor did was say, "Sorry," and clean up the mess. Your dad wants to be paid for the damage to his car, but since the neighbor won't, your dad is suing him. Which branch of government will handle the case?
municipal
executive
legislative
judicial
The Texas Constitution restricts or limits the powers of government. This principle is known as –
Representative Government
Constitutionalism
Limited Government
Unlimited Government
We can thank Texas President Mirabeau Lamar's administration for establishing –
Houston as the capital
public transportation
forts across Texas
public education in Texas
What does popular sovereignty mean?
kings rule
sovereigns are favorites
the people rule
monarchs are popular
Which leader belongs to the State Government in Texas?
Governor
President
Mayor
Sheriff
Which leader is part of the County Government in Texas?
Governor
President
Mayor
Sheriff
Who is a leader in the Municipal Government in Texas?
Governor
President
Mayor
Sheriff
