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1
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what is the purpose of the Constitution?

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describes government basic structure and processes

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2
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How many constitutions had Texas had

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8

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3
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what was the goal of the 1876 constitution

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-decrease power of government

-limit taxes

-limit government spending

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4
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when was the U.S. constitution written

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1787

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5
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how many amendments does the U.S. constitution have?

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27

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6
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When does the congress meet according to the U.S. constitution

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every year

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7
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when was the TX constitution written

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1876

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8
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how many amendments are in the TX constitution

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500

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9
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when does the congress meet according to the TX constitution

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meets every other year

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10
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what is the purpose of the bill of rights?

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to protect rights of individual citizens

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11
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explanation of popular sovereignty

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government powers comes from the people

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12
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explanation of republicanism

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citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

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13
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explanation of federalism

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power is divided between the federal government and the states

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14
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explanation of separation of powers

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the federal government is divided into 3 separate branches

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15
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explanation of checks and balances

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each branch of the national government has the ability to check or control the power of the other 2 branches

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16
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explanation of limited government

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the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives to it.

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17
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explanation of individual rights

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unalienable rights of the people that the government MUST protect.

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18
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example of popular sovereignty

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“We the People” from the preamble

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19
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example of republicanism

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The U.S. citizens elect Congress and the president

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20
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know 7 principles of government

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yes

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21
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example of federalism

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federal power- defense/national security

state power- education and marriage laws

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22
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example of separation of powers

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legislative-makes laws

executive- enforces laws

Judicial- judges laws

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23
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example of checks and balances

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-the president can veto a bill

-senate approves presidential appointments

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24
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example of individual rights

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freedom of

religion
assembly
press
petition
speech

are protected in the Bill of Rights

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25
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example of limited government

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the government must obey the same laws as all Americans

26
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what is the difference between a RIGHT and a RESPONSIBILITY

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right- the freedoms we have that is protected by the law

responsibility- duties or things we should do as good citizens

27
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what rights are in the 1st amendment

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Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition

28
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freedom of speech summary

A

citizens have the right to express their opinions

29
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right to petition summary

A

citizens have the right to

voice concerns
make requests
protest the government

30
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freedom of religion summary

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citizens have the right to practice any religion and the government can’t declare an official religion

31
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freedom of the press summary

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citizens have the right to circulate opinions in print without censorship from the government

32
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bear arms summary

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citizens have the right to defend themselves

33
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trial by jury summary

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citizens have the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of their peers

34
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run for political office summary

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citizens have the right to run for public office

35
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vote summary

A

citizens have the right to vote for people and legislation

36
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know our rights in notes

A

yes

37
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what are the 4 main responsibilities that we have as U.S. citizens

A

pay taxes
vote
knowledge of laws
serve on juries

38
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pay taxes summary

A

fund legislation passed by representatives and votes

39
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vote summary (responsibilities)

A

vote to ensure the continuation of a democracy

40
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knowledge of laws summary

A

know and obey all laws passed (can’t say I didn’t know)

41
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serve on jury summary

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serve on a jury to ensure citizens have the right to a trial by jury.

42
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right or responsibility

bear arms

A

right

43
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right or responsibility

trial by jury

A

right

44
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right or responsibility

pay taxes

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responsibility

45
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right or responsibility

run for political office

A

right

46
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right or responsibility

vote

A

both

47
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right or responsibility

freedom of speech

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right

48
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right or responsibility

right to petition

A

right

49
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right or responsibility

knowledge of laws

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responsibility

50
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right or responsibility

freedom of religion

A

right

51
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right or responsibility

freedom of the press

A

right

52
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right or responsibility

serve on juries

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responsibility

53
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Legislative branch main function

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only part of government that can propose, make, and approve bills

54
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main function of the Executive branch

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enforce or execute the laws passed by the legislature

55
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extra description about the executive branch

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-president in charge of the U.S.

  • In TX, the is governor head, but has to share power with other elected officials
56
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In what ways can a bill be stopped from becoming a law??

A
  • the committee assigned to a bill may not approve it

-It may go to the House or Senate for a vote and not to win passage

-If the governor vetoes the bills

57
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what happens in case of a veto

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a bill only becomes a law if two thirds of the members in each house vote to approve it again

58
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the main function of the Judicial Branch

A

interpret laws and ensure that justice is applied to all citizens

59
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what does the judicial system depend on

A

court
judges
juries

60
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Number of Legislative branches in TX

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TX has 2 houses
Senate has 31 members
House has 150 members

61
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additional functions of Legislative branch

A

also has the power to tax, spend, and borrow money from the state

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