Name That Principle! Pt 1
Article 2 Section 2 states that "All political power is inherent in the people."
Popular Sovereignty
The Texas Government has some powers, the Federal Government has some powers, and they both share some powers.
Federalism
Both the US and Texas constitutions start with a list of amendments known as the __________ ____ ________.
Bill of Rights
Having freedom of religion is an example of a Civic _______.
Right
Who is the current Texas Governor?
Greg Abbott
Article III creates the Legislative Branch. Article IV creates the Executive Branch. Article V creates the Judicial Branch.
Separation of Powers
The Governor has the power to veto laws. The legislature can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
Checks and Balances
Both the US and Texas constitutions demonstrate the principle of Separation of Powers by establishing this.
Three branches of Government.
Serving on a jury is a Civic ________
Duty
What county do we live in?
Bexar County
All state officials must follow the laws stated in the Constitution.
Limited Government?
Republicanism
This is how many different Constitutions Texas has had since 1836
Six
Voting in elections and volunteering for community activities are Civic __________
Responsibilities
How many U.S. Senators does Texas have?
Two
(Every state has two!)
The Executive Branch appoints Federal judges, and those same judges can rule Executive orders as unconstitutional.
Checks and Balances
if you are accused of a crime, you are guaranteed a fair trial by jury.
Individual Rights
Before declaring independence, Texas followed a federal constitution written in 1824 by this country.
Mexico
When Texans turn 18 they get this civic right
The right to vote
What are the three governments within Texas?
The State Government
The County Government
The City Government
The Texas Constitution has 31 amendments that protect these.
Individual Rights
The Texas Constitution establishes a state government with a governor, state legislature, and a state court system.
Separation of Powers
Both Texas and the United States passed constitutions that required all government officials to follow the laws because they were trying to avoid creating this.
An unlimited government.
When all US males turn 18, they must do this civic duty.
Register for the selective service (the military draft).
Who is the Mayor of San Antonio?