Unlimited or Limited
When the people set rules an expectations for the government to follow
Limited Government
Unlimited power rests with the people
popular sovereignty
The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of several states
Republicanism
Why is the separation of powers important in a republic?
It prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
Which branch is like a CEO?
executive
This type of government has rules and laws that limit the power of its leaders.
Limited Government
the division of power between national, state, and local levels
federalism
Where is the Bill of Rights found?
1st 10 Amendments
What influenced the Texas Constitution
The US Constitution
judges laws
judicial
In a country where the king or dictator makes all decisions and ignores the wishes of the people, this type of government exists.
Unlimited
a representative is voted in to represent the people
republicanism
1st
who is the leader of executive branch in Texas
governor
writes laws
Examples of this government include the United States, where the Constitution limits the powers of the president and Congress.
Limited
rights protected by the government
individual rights
Amendment that establishes federalism
10th
what level of government interacts more with your every day life?
local
what is bicameral
? two parties/2 houses
house of representatives and senate
In this government, leaders have almost complete control and can make decisions without approval from the people or laws.
Unlimited
Issuing Driver's licenses is a power reserved for what level of government
state
how does the power come from the people
popular sovereignty- voting
signs bills into law
executive