Review 2

Anything

100

What happened with cattle in the Mexican National Era?

Open range allowed ranchers to grow their herds

200

Siege of the Alamo Runaway Scrape Goliad Massacre Battle of San Jacinto All of these events happened in which Era?

Revolution

300

A Mayor, City Council and Municipal courts can all be found at which level of government?

Local

400

What did Mier Y Teran observe when he surveyed Texas

That the farther North you got the less "Mexican" Texas was

500

True or False The Right to Free speech allows people to say anything they like, whenever they like, even if it is hurtful to others, with no consequences?

False! Free Speech allows us to choose, questions, criticize and replace our elected leaders

Anything

100

The Texas Constitution states tat the Texas government's chief executive - the governor - can veto laws passed by the Texas Legislature. This power is an example of what principle of government?

Checks and Balances

200

True or False The Texas Bill of Rights is modeled after the US Bill of Rights, but is a different length.

True

300

Choose one of the following in regards to paying Taxes A. Paying taxes is not important B. Tax revenue provides all levels of government with the funds to provide essential services to citizens C. Taxes help representatives live comfortable D. Governments always spend money wisely

B

400

From TX Constitution "Cities and towns, in turn, are authorized to collect taxes in support of those independent school districts, provided that two-thirds of citizens vote in support of those taxes. Which principle of government does this demonstrate?

Popular sovereignty

500

Fredonion Rebellion -->Mier Y Teran-->???? Which completes this cause effect chart the best? A. Stephen F Austin's Colony B. Texas' Independence C. Law of April 6, 1830 D. Constituion of 1824

C

Anything

100

The Texas Constituion describes the process and rules for electing representatives who serve in the state government. Which principle of government is reflected in this?

Republicanism

200

Why is 1836 significant?

Texas won it's independence from Mexico

300

Primary purpose of the Convention of 1836 was to do what?

Adopt a Declaration of Independence and establish an interim government

400

Which of the following is a source of revenue for Local governments? A. State Income B. Federall Payroll taxes C. Property Taxes D. Vehicle registration fees

C

500

Which of the following is true in regards to the US and Texas Bill of Rights? A. Both allow the government to search your home if they are suspicious you are doing something illegal? B. Both state that probable cause is unnecessary C. US Bill of Rights provides greater protection D. Both state that the government cannot conduct unreasonable searches without a warrant

D

Anything

100

The idea that the government cannot search your home without a reason reflects which principle of Government?

Limited Government

200

From TX Constitution "All political power is inherent in the people and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their benefit" Which principle of government is this talking about?

Popular sovereignty

300

Which of the following statements reflects popular sovereignty? A. We the people of the US....establish this constitution B. The trial of all Crimes....shall be by jury. C. The President shall be Commander in chief

A

400

Name on political effect of the Galveston Hurricane

The government gained more power in order to make decisions faster.

500

What is one way the leaders of Galveston modified the environment in order to prevent as much damage from future hurricanes.

Seawall. Pumping sand