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the people rule; the power of the government comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
people have basic rights that the government cannot take away
the government is not all powerful; members of the government must obey the laws
what is Limited Government
What does secede mean?
to separate from the Union
What are the four main causes of the Civil War
Slavery, States Rights, Sectionalism, Tariffs
Define Republicanism
the government is run by elected representatives (“reps” of the “public”)
What was the first state to secede for the Union
South Carolina
the powers of the government are divided between the national (federal) government and state governments
what is Federalism
Tariffs are another word for
Taxes
What are the three branches of Govt
legislative, executive, and judicial
Why is 1519 a important year for Tx history?
Spain claimed the new world
Pineda drew the first map of the gulf coast
Define Checks and Balances
each branch can limit or control the other two branches (to prevent anyone branch from becoming too powerful)
In what year and for how long did France control the Tx area
1685 for 5 years
Define Separation of Powers
the power of the government is divided into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial
Who won there independence is 1821
Mexico
Which branch oof Govt makes the laws
legislative
In what year did Tx win their independent
1836
The President, Governer, Mayor are members of which branch of government.
executive
Which branch of Govt enforces the laws
executive
Which branch evaluates the law
judicial
In what year and and as what number di Tx join the United States
1845 #28
Name the two bicameral parts of the legislative branch.
Senate and the House of representatives
Durning the Civil war the what document freed the slaves
emancipation proclamation
Before a document becomes a law is starts off as a....
bill
What was the purpose of the reconstruction period after the Civil War
To rebuild and repair the country.