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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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How many constitutions had Texas had

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8

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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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when was the U.S. constitution written

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1787

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

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27

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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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when was the TX constitution written

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1876

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how many amendments are in the TX constitution

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500

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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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what is the purpose of the bill of rights?

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to protect rights of individual citizens

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explanation of popular sovereignty

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government powers comes from the people

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explanation of republicanism

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citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

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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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explanation of separation of powers

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the federal government is divided into 3 separate branches

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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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explanation of limited government

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

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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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example of popular sovereignty

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“We the People” from the preamble

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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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example of federalism

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federal power- defense/national security

state power- education and marriage laws

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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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example of checks and balances

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-the president can veto a bill

-senate approves presidential appointments

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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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example of limited government
the government must obey the same laws as all Americans
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what is the difference between a RIGHT and a RESPONSIBILITY
right- the freedoms we have that is protected by the law responsibility- duties or things we should do as good citizens
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what rights are in the 1st amendment
Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press Right to Petition
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freedom of speech summary
citizens have the right to express their opinions
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right to petition summary
citizens have the right to voice concerns make requests protest the government
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freedom of religion summary
citizens have the right to practice any religion and the government can't declare an official religion
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freedom of the press summary
citizens have the right to circulate opinions in print without censorship from the government
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bear arms summary
citizens have the right to defend themselves
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trial by jury summary
citizens have the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of their peers
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run for political office summary
citizens have the right to run for public office
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vote summary
citizens have the right to vote for people and legislation
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know our rights in notes
yes
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what are the 4 main responsibilities that we have as U.S. citizens
pay taxes vote knowledge of laws serve on juries
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pay taxes summary
fund legislation passed by representatives and votes
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vote summary (responsibilities)
vote to ensure the continuation of a democracy
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knowledge of laws summary
know and obey all laws passed (can't say I didn't know)
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serve on jury summary
serve on a jury to ensure citizens have the right to a trial by jury.
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right or responsibility bear arms
right
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right or responsibility trial by jury
right
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right or responsibility pay taxes
responsibility
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right or responsibility run for political office
right
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right or responsibility vote
both
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right or responsibility freedom of speech
right
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right or responsibility right to petition
right
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right or responsibility knowledge of laws
responsibility
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right or responsibility freedom of religion
right
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right or responsibility freedom of the press
right
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right or responsibility serve on juries
responsibility
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Legislative branch main function
only part of government that can propose, make, and approve bills
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main function of the Executive branch
enforce or execute the laws passed by the legislature
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extra description about the executive branch
-president in charge of the U.S. - In TX, the is governor head, but has to share power with other elected officials
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In what ways can a bill be stopped from becoming a law??
- 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
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what happens in case of a veto
a bill only becomes a law if two thirds of the members in each house vote to approve it again
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the main function of the Judicial Branch
interpret laws and ensure that justice is applied to all citizens
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what does the judicial system depend on
court judges juries
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Number of Legislative branches in TX
TX has 2 houses Senate has 31 members House has 150 members
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additional functions of Legislative branch
also has the power to tax, spend, and borrow money from the state

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