Government

7 Principles

100

Making sure no one is above the law. 

What is Limited Government?

200

The right of the people to decide about issues by voting is referred to as ___

What is popular sovereignity

300

Which principle of government was created in order to make sure that no one branch could be stronger than the others?

check and balances

400

All powers that are not assigned to the federal government are left with the states or the people.

What is Federalism

500

The Texas Constitution establishes a state government with legislative, executive and judicial branches.

Which constitutional principle is reflected in this structure?

What is separation of powers

Government

100

What do the US constitution and TX constitution have in common

both have a BILL OF RIGHTS

200

This is when Congress checks the power of the governor & reverses a veto

What is an override?

300

The Texas Constitution has been amended more than ______ times since 1876

450

400

How does the selection of judges differ on the Texas and the national levels?

Texas judges are elected

500

How does the Texas Constitution ensure the individual rights of citizens?

What is the Bill of Rights

Random

100

Freedom of Speech, Press, Worship, Petition & Assembly

What is 1st amendment rights

200

2nd amendment?

What is right to bear arms?

300

Powers shared by both the State and Federal Government

What is Federalism

400

• The power to serve as the chief executive of the state
• The power to act as commander in chief of military forces in the state
• The power to approve or veto bills passed by the legislature

What  is the Governor 

500

The state/federal legislature has two houses and they are called?

House of representatives and Senate

Civic duty/responsibility

100

________ for your representatives is important 

Voting

200

18 men have to sign up for the

draft

300

US is a diverse country, and it is important to respect other cultures and people what is this called

Practicing tolerance

400

Helps build roads

helps provide services to citizens

Taxes

500

A democratic society is founded on the idea that citizens must take part in government. Most citizens do this through ___________. This is how they make their wishes known to government officials

What is voting

Random 2.0

100

What branch Interprets the law

What is judicial branch

200

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

Enforce Laws

300

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Makes laws

400

*Provide police and fire protection.

*Provide Emergency Medical services.

*Construct sewer and water lines.

*Provide trash service.

Which level of government has the primary responsibilities listed above?

what is City government

500

Which of the following is a major source of funding for local government in Texas (WHAT FUNDS SCHOOLS)

What is property Taxes