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Constitution Review
U.S. and Texas Constitutions
Question | Answer |
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How are the U.S. and Texas Constitutions alike? | There is a bill of rights. There are 3 branches of governments. Government of Laws, and not men. |
How does the Judicial Branch in both the U.S. and Texas check the powers of the legislature? | The judicial branch can declare a law unconstitutional. |
What is one way the Texas Constitution is different from the U.S. Constitution? | The governor has more limited powers. |
What is popular sovereignty? | The right of the people to vote. |
How is republicanism reflected in both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions? | Both Constitutions elect representatives to the legislatures. |
What is the Supreme Law of the Land in the United States? | The U.S. Constitution |
What 3 branches of government are divided by the constitution? | The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch |
What is Federalism? | The division of power between the Federal government and the states. |
What are checks and balances? | Each branch of the government's power to check or limit the actions of the other two. |
What is limited government? | The only power a government can have that a constitution gives. |