Principles of Government
All officials must follow all laws stated in the Constitution
Limited Government
Since both the US Constitution and the Texas Constitution both establish __________ __________ ___ ________________, they are both demonstrating the principle of Separation of Powers.
three branches of government
At the age of 18, Texas citizens obtain the right to ________
vote
This General captured Santa Anna and became the first president of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
The Texas Constitution establishes a state government with a governor, state legislature, and state court system
Separation of Powers
Some Powers are delegated to the National Government. Some Powers are reserved to Texas. Some powers are shared. This is the principle of _________________.
Federalism
Serving on a jury when summoned is a civic ______
duty
In which year was the current Texas Constitution written?
1876
All government officials must be voted for by the people
Republicanism
The Texas Constitution guarantees you have the right to a fair trial with a jury if you are _____________ ___ ___ ______________.
Voting in local elections is a civic ____________
Responsibility
Is levying taxes a power of the Federal Government, the State Government, or both?
Both
The Executive Branch appoints the Federal Judges, but the Judicial Branch can declare an executive act unconstitutional
Checks and Balances
One major difference between the US and TX constitutions and the Mexican Constitution of 1824 is that the Mexican Constitution did NOT grant _____________ ____ ____________________
freedom of religion
Name 3 rights guaranteed by the constitution:
(Examples:)
Speech, Religion, the Press, Assembly, Petition, voting, a fair trial, no searches without a warrant, etc...
(Teacher discretion on any answers not listed here!)
Which government (US or State) is responsible for conducting elections?
State Government
Article 1 Section 2 states that "all political power is inherent in the people."
Popular Sovereignty
The 10th Amendment states that "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
This demonstrates the principle of ______________
Federalism
Why is civic participation important?
Democracy depends on _______________ being willing to ____________ in politics.
Democracy depends on CITIZENS being willing to ENGAGE in politics.
This man is known for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
George Childress