The Constitution
States can create their own rules as long as the follow the rules of this document
The US Constitution
Six
Number of Branches of government
Three
We have Representatives that carry out the will of the people
Republicanism
Favorite Sport
Soccer
First Amendment (Right) listed in the Constitution
Freedom of Speech
Which came first, the US Constitution or the Texas Constitution
US Constitution
Branch that the President belongs to
Executive
Citizens in Texas vote to approve an amendment to the State Constitution
Popular Sovereignty
What I do for work in the summer
Ranching
Phrase that begins the Constitution and tells us who holds the power in the USA
"WE THE PEOPLE"
Year that Texas became Independent
1836
The Branch responsible for WRITING laws
Legislative
"Texas is a free and independent State, subject
only to the Constitution of the United States..."
Federalism
Number of years I have taught at IKE
3
First 10 Amendments are called
Texas has two groups that make up the Legislative Branch - they are called...
Branch that reviews laws to decide if they are fair
Judicial
The Governor appoints a judge, but the Senate must confirm the choice
Checks and Balances
Favorite Basketball team
SA Spurs
Article 3 of the Constitution establishes this branch
Judicial
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch for Texas (name and title)
Governor Greg Abbott
Who can veto a bill if he or she does not agree with it?
The President (executive)
A new law is struck down because it violates Texans' constitutional rights
Limited Government
Favorite Christmas movie
It's a Wonderful Life