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It is a constitutional principle whereby the states have certain responsibilities and the national government has certain responsibilities. In other words, they share power. For example, Texas has the power to operate its public schools but does not have the power to declare war. That is a power of the federal government.
What is "federalism"?
100
They are specific enumerated (listed) rights. Both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution have their own enumerated list of rights (bill of rights). They were included to protect citizens from abuse of power by the government.
What are "bill of rights"?
100
In a democracy, people express their desires or opinions through the right to _______ . Another name for this is _______ ________ . It is expressed by the phrase "We the people..." which are the first words to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.
What is "vote" AND "popular sovereignty"?
100
The U.S. Constitution was written in the year ________ . The current Texas Constitution we use today was written in _____.
What is "1787" and "1876"?
100
A bill of rights for individuals, a government separated into three branches, and a government of limited power are known as ________ of the _________ for both the U.S. and Texas government.
What are "principles of the Constitution"?
200
______ is reflected in both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions because both constitutions make provisions for setting up the framework (procedures) for allowing citizens to elect representatives to the legislature.
What is "republicanism"?
200
It is a principle of the Constitution where the government is divided into three branches, each having its own specific duties.
What is "separation of powers"?
200
It is the role of the judicial branch, under both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution, to review laws and powers of Congress to determine if they are Constitutional or not.
What is "judicial review"?
200
It is a type of democracy where voters elect representatives to go and make decisions for them.
What is a "republic or republicanism"?
200
It is a principle of government whereby each branch of the government has powers that can check, or affect, other branches of the government. For example, the President may choose judges on the Supreme Court but the Senate in Congress must approve his choices.
What is "checks and balances"?
300
The President of the United States is allowed more _____ under the U.S. Constitution than the _____ of Texas is allowed under the Texas Constitution
What is "powers" AND "Governor"?
300
A preamble is an opening statement to the _________ of both Texas and the United States.
What is "constitutions"?
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