Branches Of Government
What branch of governement is the governor a part of?
Executive Branch
What principle makes sure not one branch gets too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Voting in the upcoming election for state representatives is an example of which principle of government?
Republicanism
the Texas legislature is bicameral, meaning it has how many houses?
Two
What are your unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit Of Happiness
Which branch of government can set budgets and authorize spending?
Legislative Branch
Giving each branch of government a specific power?
Seperation Of Powers
Which right guaranteed to citizens by the Bill of Rights that guarantees a trial by jury if accused of a crime?
7th Amendment
What is a requirement of Texas citizens?
Serve on a jury
Pay Taxes
Obey the Law
What tax is a tax not used by the state of Texas?
Income Tax
What house of government has a bicameral legislature?
Legislative Branch
What principle keeps the government from becoming all too powerful?
Limited Government
Right to not quarter soldiers?
3rd Amendment
What licenses does the state governement issue?
Marriage and Drivers'
Voting and Jury duty are examples of what?
Civic Responsibility
Who interprets the laws and determines their constitutionality?
Judicial Branch
What principle describes Americans living under federal and state government equally?
Federalism
Why is the Bill Of Rights in the constitution?
to prevent violations of individual rights by the federal government
Who is responsible for state laws and funding for public schools?
State Government
What do both the U.S. and Texas state constitutions have in common?
Three branches of government, assigns jobs to each branch, and guarantees basic rights
At the state level, who is the head of each branch?
Govenor
Senate and House Of Representatives
Texas Supreme Court
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
Popular Sovereignty
Which document guarantees freedom of religion and the right to bear arms, and also prevents the quartering of soldiers by government in private homes?
Bill Of Rights
How do most Texans contribute to the state's educational system?
Property Taxes
What document is the Texas constitution influenced by?
US Constitution