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Goverment
TX Government
Mo' TX Govt
Local Goverment
US Government
100
What is the definition or meaning of a Preamble?
An introduction that often gives the reason for the following information.
100
According to the Texas Constitution, what's the age requirement to be Governor of Texas?
30
100
According to the Texas Constitution, which branch of government is responsible for ensuring that all Texans receive equal justice?
Judicial Department
100
Is a person allowed to organize a meeting of people to convince the city to clean up the trash in her neighborhood?
YES
100
Which power/responsibility is left to the United States government?
Post Office (Stamps)
200
Which branch of government is responsible for creating and writing laws?
Legislative
200
The Texas Constitution is considered to be more difficult to understand than the U.S. Constitution because?
It is longer
200
Like the US Constitution, the TX Constitution includes a Bill of Rights. This bill guarantees WHAT?
The rights of citizens
200
If the police want to search a person's property, the police must have a....
They must have a warrant.
200
The TX Constitution states that people can alter or abolish the government. HOW can they do this?
By voting
300
According to the U.S. Constitution, supreme court justices serve for
The rest of their lives
300
According to the Texas Constitution, the following positions make up the Executive Department for Texas
Governor, Lieutenant governor, secretary of state
300
Which power/responsibility is left to the State of Texas government?
citizen safety
300
Can a city government pass a law that denies people the right to own a gun and keep it in their house?
NO
300
Judges do WHAT with laws?
Review or CHECK them to see if they are fair according to the constition.
400
This is a written document that shows the beliefs and laws of a country
A constitution.
400
The years 1787 and 1876 relate to what two documents?
U. S. constitution and Texas constitution
400
TRUE OR FALSE: A person must be Christian to have a government job
F A L S E
400
What are the two main sources of revenue for cities?
Sales taxes and property taxes
400
Fabian, Paco and Jethro are in front of the White House chanting "WE WANT CHANGE!" What 2 rights are being excercised according to the 1st Ammendment?
FREEDOM of SPEECH and RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE
500
What's the word that describes the US legislature, as having TWO parts (the house of representatives & senate)
Bicameral
500
Which answer shows the best comparison between the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution?
Both constitutions established 3 branches of government.
500
Which power/responsibility is shared by the state of Texas and the United States government?
Traffic laws
500
The TX government was created to benefit WHO?
TAX paying citizens.
500
The US Constitution has the beliefs of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. These beliefs are designed to create....
Equal branches in government.