Federalism ❤️🤍💙
The "Boss" document;rulebook for how the national government & states have to get along.
U.S. Constitution 🦅
Texas was its own independent country for 9 years, which is why Texans are often very protective of their ____
State Rights 💪
This is the capital city of Texas, where the state government makes its own laws.
Austin 🏛️
"pre-game" elections in March to decide who will represent the party
Primaries 🏛️
He was the first President of the United States and is currently pictured on the one-dollar bill.
George Washington 🇺🇸🤵♂️
level of government is responsible for things like local schools, police, and driver's licenses.
State Government 🗽
When Texas and the Federal government argue about who can control the border, they are arguing about this "I-word" policy.
Immigration
To vote in Texas, you must be at least this old.
18⭐
In Texas,you have to register to vote how many days before the actual election?
30 days ❤️🤍💙
She is the current Vice President of the United States, making her the first woman to hold the office.
Kamala Harris 👑👧
City where the national government lives.
Washington, D.C.🌍📍
political party currently dominating Texas and generally wants the federal government to stay out of state business.
Republicans🦅
The "extra" election held in Texas if a politician quits or dies while in office.
Special Election 🤠
Texas used this "fee" to keep people (especially minorities) from voting
Poll tax
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting our individual rights like freedom of speech.
Bill of Rights ⚔️
system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments.
Federalism 🇺🇸
idea that if the Federal government gets more power, the States must be ____ power.
Losing✖
This level of government is responsible for the military, printing money, and declaring war.
National(Federal)Government🇺🇸
Texas votes for Governor in "off-years" (like 2026) to make sure this bigger election doesn't distract voters.
Presidentual election🎖️
How many stars are currently on the American flag?
50
type of federalism where powers are separated between the national and state governments
Dual federalism (layer-cake)🎂
the most widely applied tax in Texas, state government's largest source of revenue
Sales tax💵
Most common way the federal government gets states to do what it wants: by offering them ____.
Money (or Grants)💲
If no one gets more than half the votes in a primary, The top two candidates have this "rematch."
Runoff election
The 13 stripes on the current American flag represent these original land areas.
13 Colonies