Principles
What is one principle that makes sure one branch is NOT more powerful than the others? Ex. a law is removed because it violates the rights of Texans
Checks and Balances
Which constitution is longer and contains more details and amendments, Texas or the US?
Texas (530), the US has 27
Which constitutional principle creates the structure of 3 branches of government?
Separation of Powers
The Federal (National) government has a President to be head of the Executive Branch, who is the head executive for the Texas State Government?
The Governor
What is an example of a required civic duty? **Required by law
Pay Taxes, Serve on Jury Duty, Follow the Law
Texas is a free and independent state, but still shares power with the US government. Which constitutional principle is that?
Federalism
What is the name of the 1st 10 amendments to the US Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who is the main executive of the US Government? Executive Branch enforces the law...
President
True or False: The Texas State Governor has more power in Texas than the US President's powers.
False. The Texas Constitution gives the governor less power than the US President's Powers
Why is voting considered a civic responsibility and not a required duty?
It is a voluntary action and not required by law.
Power is held by the people, which constitutional principle is this? Example: Citizens in Texas vote to approve a change to the Texas Constitution
Popular Sovereignty
DOUBLE BONUS: What is something that is protected by both the US and Texas Bill of Rights?
Freedom of Speech and/or Press
Article 3 of the US Constitution creates the judicial branch. Their job is the judge and interpret the laws to make sure the laws what?
Follow the Constitution and/or does not violate individual rights
The TEXAS State Government has a State Legislature, a Supreme Court/Court of Criminal Appeals, and a head executive. Who is the head executive of the Texas State Government?
The Governor
Elections (civic responsibility) that are used to determine who shall represent them in office is an example of which constitutional principle
Republicanism
DOUBLE BONUS!!! Judicial Review is an example of which constitutional principle?
Checks and Balances
There is religious freedom protected in both the US and TX Constitutions. Explain what this looks like in either Texas or the US National Government.
US can not establish an official religion, Texas can not force religious tests to hold office, answers may vary.
Give an example of one branch checking another branch through the use of checks and balances.
Answers may vary
Before the state government finalizes a law, it must start off as a WHAT
Bill
What is an example of a civic responsibility? That is NOT voting.
Volunteering or Community Work, Answers may vary
Name all 7 Constitutional Principles
Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Limited Government, Individual Rights, Republicanism
What is the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution about?
Probable Cause, No Illegal Searches, Answers May Vary
Article 1 of the Constitution speaks on the Legislative Branch, their job is to make laws. Who are the 2 groups that make up the bicameral legislature?
House of Representatives and the Senate
DOUBLE BONUS! The Governor is the Commander in Chief of WHO
The Texas National Guard
Mirabeau Lamar said that democracy cannot survive cultivated minds (prepared and intelligent). Democracy cannot survive with intelligence and being informed. Would this be a civic duty or responsibility?
Responsibility