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TX Government

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a government in which the people rule, a broad range of people shared in the power to govern themselves   Popular Sovereignty  
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the people exercise their power by voting   Republicanism  
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a system of government in which the power is divided between a central government and smaller political units such as states   Federalism  
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the division of basic government roles into three branches   Separation of Powers  
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each branch of government can exercise checks, or controls over the other branches   Checks and Balances  
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everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike must obey the law   Limited Government  
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personal liberties or privilges   Individual Rights  
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Freedom of worship Freedom of speech and press Freedom of assembly Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures Equality under the law Fair trail and rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions Rights of crime victims   Rights of a Texas Citizen  
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When the Judicial branch says that a law that the Legislative passed is unconstitutional is an example of   Checks and Balances  
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Going to vote in November is an example of   Republicanism  
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When a President breaks the law, they still have to go to court and suffer the consequences, this is an example of   Limited Government  
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Freedom of Religion is an example of our   Individual Rights  
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A tree with branches symbolizes what about our government   Separation of Powers  
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When the Federal government doesn't have a certain power and it is given to the states, that is an example of   Federalism  
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When people vote for their leaders this is an example of   Popular Sovereignty  
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What do the TX and US constitutions have in common?   -based on principles of government -both have bill of rights -both have three branches of government  
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Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government, and Individual Right are all part of   The Principles of Government  
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