7 Principles
Divides the role of government into 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is Separation of Government
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition
What is the First Amendment
Austin, Texas
What it the location of the convention of the Texas Constitution
Interprets the Law
What is the Judicial Branch
Must be 18 years old, a U.S. Citizen and registered to..
What is vote
Replaced the Article of Confederation in 1787
What is the U.S. Constitution
A system of government in which powers are shared by the state and national government
What is Federalism
No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
What is the Eighth Amendment
“Humbly invoking the blessing of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution”
What is the Preamble of the Texas Constitution
Made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the Legislative Branch
The share of possible voters who actually vote
What is Voter Turnout
Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania. Was a Quaker that believed in religious Freedom
Who is William Penn
Everybody has to follow the same laws, even members of the government
What is Limited Government
Protection against Double Jeopardy, The Right to Remain Silent
What is the Fifth Amendment
507
What is the Number of Amendments
(as of 2019)
Approves or Vetoes Laws
Who are the Governor or President
A group of people seeking to advance their views on public issue
What is Special Interest Group
The right to not to be forced to house soldiers in your house
What is the Third Amendments
A government in which people rule
What is Popular Sovereignty
Right of Privacy & Freedom from unreasonable Search and Seizure
What is the Fourth Amendment
Led by the Governor who serves a 4 year term of Office
What is the Executive Branch
Makes sure Laws are Obeyed
What is the Executive Branch
The most basic right of a citizen
Freedom of Speech
Governor of Texas as of 2022
Who is Greg Abbott
Personal liberties and privileges that people are born with and cannot be taken away
What is Individual Rights
Right to Bear Arms
What is the Second Amendment
February 15, 1876
What is the Date the Texas Constitution was adopted
Approves the Judicial Appointments made by the President
What is the Legislative Branch (Senate)
Founded on the idea that citizens should participate in Government
What is Democratic Society
Gives power not listed in the US Constitution to the states
What is the Ninth Amendment
People elect their Representatives
What is Republicanism
Right to a Jury in a Civil Case
What is the Seventh Amendment
86,936
What is the number of words in the Texas Constitution
Each state has 2, and they serve a six year term
What is a Senator
Path to citizenship for anyone who is not a citizen by birth
What is Naturalization
27
What is the number of Amendments in the US Constitution
Each branch has the power to check, or limit, the actions of the other two
What is Checks and Balances
Right to a Speedy and Fair trial
What is the Sixth Amendment
34 amendments (sections)
What is the Texas Bill of Rights
The number each state has is based on the population of the state, and serve a 2 year term.
What is a House of Representative member
The oath that must be taken by all individuals gaining citizenship through naturalization
What is the Oath of Allegiance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is the Location of the U.S. Constitutional Convention