Texas Constitutions
The Texas System Of Justice
Federalism
The Judicial System
Criminal Law
100
What is a _______, and why is it important?
What is Constitution, and why is it important?
100
The word _____ comes from the Latin word _____.
The word civil comes from the Latin word citizen.
100
Powers given to the state are _______ powers.
Powers given to the state a reserved powers.
100
The judicial branch is made up of ______ and ______ throughout the state.
The judicial branch is made up of courts and judges throughout the state.
100
________ ____ is the set of laws that decides what people can and cannot do.
Criminal law is the set of laws that decides what people can and cannot do.
200
A Constitution is a ________ that outlines fundamental laws and principals of law.
A Constitution is a document that outlines fundamental laws and principals of law.
200
Programs try to get youth involved in _______, _______, and ___________.
Programs try to get youth involved in families, school, and communities.
200
As a state within the United States, Texas is part of a ________ ________ of ___________, which means that some powers belong to the federal government and others belong to the state government.
As a state within the United States, Texas is part of a federal system of government, which means that some powers belong to the federal government and others belong to the state government.
200
It serves ______ purposes.
It serves three purposes.
200
A _______ ____ is one in which a person or people are accused of breaking the law.
A criminal case is one in which a person or people are accused of breaking the law.
300
It describes the ______, ______, and ______ of government.
It describes the nature, functions, and limits of government.
300
There are two kinds of courts in Texas-____ and ____.
There are two kinds of courts in Texas-trial and appeals.
300
This sharing of powers and duties is called ____________.
This sharing of powers and duties is called federalism.
300
It supports a system by which those accused of crimes may be tried and, if found _______ or ________.
It supports a system by which those accused of crimes may be tried and, if found guilty or punished.
300
A ______ is a serious crime such as murder, arson, or kidnapping.
A felony is a serious crime such as murder, arson, or kidnapping.
400
During the __________ and __________, three more constitutions were written.
During the Civil War and Reconstruction, three constitutions were written.
400
When a case comes to court, _____ have a great responsibility to determine the facts.
When a case comes to court, jurors have a great responsibility to determine the facts.
400
Texas does not have the right to create its own ________, declare ____, or sign _________ with other countries, because those are specific powers of the federal government.
Texas does not have the right to create its own money, declare war, or sign treaties with other countries, because those are specific powers of the federal government.
400
It provides a ______ in which disputes can be settled.
It provides a system in which disputed can be settled.
400
If convicted of a felony, the accused person usually goes to _______, and depending on the nature of crime, might be given the death penalty.
If convicted of a felony, the accused person usually goes to prison, and depending on the nature of crime, might be given the death penalty.
500
After gaining independence from _______ in 1836, Texas wrote another constitution.
After gaining independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas wrote another constitution.
500
Several country courts in Texas now require that people going through a divorce first ________, or meet with an unbiased professional who helps the couple come to an agreement on the terms of their divorce.
Several country courts in Texas now require that people going through a divorce first meditate, or meet with an professional who helps the couple come to an agreement on the terms of there divorce.
500
The Texas constitution and other laws addresses all powers that do not belong to the _________ _________.
The Texas constitution and other laws addresses all powers that do not belong to the federal government.
500
It decides what the ____ of the state mean and how they should be enforced.
It decides what the laws of the state mean and how they should be enforced.
500
People convicted of ___________ may pay fines, serve in county jails, or both.
People convicted of misdemeanors may pay fines, serve in county jails, or both
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