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a system of government in which power is divided between the central government and states
Federalism
The division of basic government roles into branches
Separation of Powers
Each branch of government can exercise controls over the other branches.
Checks and Balances
Principle that requires all citizens to obey the law
Limited Government
Personal liberties and privileges, these are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
Individual Rights
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Indictment
The president can veto bills passed by Congress
An example of the system of checks and balances
A republican system of government is maintained by the
Election of representatives who make the laws
Which principle does the Bill of Rights protect?
Popular sovereignty
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system
Due Process
Amendment that is not relevant today
Third Amendment
Protection from being tried for the same crime twice
Judicial Branch
President or governor
Executive Branch
Congress
Legislative Branch
Writes laws
Judicial Branch
Enforces the laws
Executive Branch
The amendment that protects from unreasonable search and seizures
Fourth amendment
The Texas Bill of Rights has
32 Articles
The U.S. Bill of Rights has
10 Amendments
VERY long and has 100's of amendments
The Texas Constitution
The right of a government or its agent to take private property for public use, with payment of fair value.
Eminent Domain
Examines the validity of an accusation before trial.
Grand Jury
The National government takes care of the armed forces, the state take care of education, and local government takes care of fire protection
Example of federalism
Takes care of the fire department
Local Government
Takes care of education requirements and standards
State Government