Principles of Gov
Gov cont...
State & Local Gov
Civil War/ Reconstruction
Civil War/ Reconstruction 2
100

The Texas House of Representatives has the power to impeach the governor. (Same w/ Federal except President). 

Which Constitutional principle applies? 

What is Checks and Balances? 

100

This branch of government has the power to make laws and has two houses (Senate and House of Reps) 

What is the Legislative Branch? 

100

True or false: States share the power to form local governments.

What is "False"? 

100

The __________ had advantages that included a higher population, more railroads, and more factories.

What is "the North"? 

What is "the Union"? 

100

Texas and other Southern states were in favor of seceding from the Union because they believed citizens should be allowed to ________ __________?

What is "own slaves"? 

200

Article II designates the duties (jobs/ roles) of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches. Duties of government are divided between three departments. 

Which Constitutional Principle does this apply to? 

What is Separation of Powers? 

200

Paying taxes, severing on a jury, and obeying laws are examples of civic ___________.

What is "Civic Duty"?

200
The elected leader who is in charge of a Municipal Government 

What/ who is a Mayor? 

200

The Union wanted to gain control of Texas during the Civil War to prevent the Texan's from exporting this good.

What is cotton? 

200

The day that slaves in Texas learned about the Emancipation Proclamation is celebrated by this holiday 

What is Juneteenth? 

300

The Supreme Court having the power to declare laws unconstitutional is an example of this Principle of Government

What is Checks and Balances? 

300

Voting in elections, volunteering, and being an informed citizen are examples of Civic __________.

What are civic Responsibilities? 

300

This level of Texas government is responsible for sewer and water lines 

What is Municipal? 

300

Shortages of supplies such as weapons, ammunition, medicine, and food were caused by a Union ___________ along the Gulf Coast. 

What is "blockade"? 

300

The South opposed increasing _________ because they would increase the price of imported goods

What are "tariffs"? 
400

This constitutional principle involves citizens voting for government officials

What is Republicanism? 

400

Freedom to worship, freedom of speech and the press, right to keep and bear arms, are all guaranteed in this part of the Constitution (both Texas and Federal).

What is the Bill of Rights? 

400

State and local governments collect this kind of tax in order to provide services to citizens

What is sales tax? 

400

This term refers to US citizens focusing on what would benefit their region rather than the nation as a whole

What is sectionalism? 

400

In 1860, this President was elected into office and was part of the _________ Party that opposed slavery. 

*Name political party and President

What is "Republican"? 

Who is Abraham Lincoln? 

500

This excerpt from the Texas Constitution reflects this principle of government 

"Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States..." 

What is Federalism? (sharing of powers between Federal and State gov). 

500

This is both a Right and a Responsibility 

What is Voting? 

500

School districts are funded by this type of tax

What is property tax? 

500

This was the last major land battle fought in the Civil War

What is the battle of Palmito Ranch? 

500

This time period involved Southern States passing Black Codes, Texas Constitution of 1866 is adopted, and the Freedman's Bureau is created. 

What is Reconstruction? 

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