Bill of Rights
World
Texas
Structure of the Federal Government
Primary Source Documents
100
How Many Amendments are in the bill of Rights
10
100
Where was the first Direct Democracy?
Athens, Greece
100
Texas' citizens elect representatives to create laws making us a...
Republic
100
Name the 3 Branches of Government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
100
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Articles
The Amendments
200
Many were afraid the Constitution would give too much power to who?
the Government
200
The word democracy comes from two Greek Words
demos and kratos
200
Texas models it's government after what government and how is it set up?
U.S. / 3 branches
200
Who is the current Vice President?
Mike Pence
200
What Document is this?
The Constitution
300
The Bill of Rights were approved in what year?
1791
300
Wheat is a mainstay of U.S. dishes, while _____ is that of Asia.
rice
300
Who was the first president under the Texas Republic?
Sam Houston
300
Describe the power of the legislative branch
It makes laws. It was to be bicameral, to have 2 parts: the House of Representatives (House) and the Senate.
300
Name 2 reasons for the Declaration of Independence?
No representation
Change in Laws
Taxes
Quartering
400
How many amendments were in the B.O.R before it was changed to 10?
12
400
Citizens who exercise their rights to vote promote what?
Democracy
400
The Current Governor is?
Greg Abbott
400
Describe the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court. Congress established federal courts. The Supreme Court would have the final say in determining whether a law was constitutional or unconstitutional.
400
How many men were picked to write the Letter to the King of England and Parliament?
5
500
States only agreed to the Constitution under what circumstance?
If amendments were made that ensure the people had specific rights
500
Ideas and knowledge spread faster and there is more awareness of similarities and differences of people in our world thanks to what?
Technology
500
How many articles does the current Texas Constitution have?
17
500
Describe the Executive Branch
The President. Assigned a limited term for the President who overseas the enforcement of the laws and appointed cabinet members to run special offices.
500
The Preamble says that there were certain things that should be obvious. What are they?
All men are created equal
Everyone was born with certain rights
Three of those rights are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness