flashcards
William goyans
texas official that helped with American Indian relations and served as interpreter.
cordova rebellion
group of Texans loyal to Mexican government teamed with Cherokee to overthrow new Texas government and restore Mexican control.
state government
the function of the state government is to ensure that the citizens of Texas’ needs are met and protected. the structure includes the 3 branches of government legislative, executive, and judicial.
federalism
powers divided between the central government and regional governments.
cabinet
group of advisors to a head of state, suck as president.
jack coffee Hayes
main leader and founding member of the Texas Rangers.
Texas navy
a bill was passed in 1835 to create the Texas navy for the protection of supply lines. the 1st Texas navy lasted until 1837 and was established 3 different times.
Texas Rangers
defense force that tried to keep the peace along the Texas frontier.
separation of powers
each branch has its individual powers.
debt
an amount of money someone owes to a person, bank, company, etc.
Mira bear b Lamar
father of Texas education and the second president of Texas taking office in 1839
anson jones
served as Secretary of State durning houstons 2nd administration then was the LAST president of Texas.
civic respinsibilities
know and obey laws
pay taxes
jury duty
popular sovereignty
Texas constitution is called the people document because state government gets it POWER from the PEOPLE
balanced
budget in which spending does not exceed revenue
