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7th History
Question | Answer |
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Which is NOT something the governor may do? | propose a bill |
What happens after the governor signs a bill? | it becomes law |
What does popular sovereignty mean? | people have the right to decide |
How do Texans practice popular sovereignty? | vote |
Describe how the principles of separations of powers and checks and balances work together in Texas government. | Government is divided into 3 branches with checks and balances |
What is the Bill of Rights? | Part of the Constitution that protects individuals freedoms |
How is the Texas Bill of Rights an example of the principles of limited government and individual freedom? | Individual rights are protected from government |
List the 3 branches of government. | Legislative, executive, judicial |
What basic principle of government does having 3 branches reflect? | separation of powers |
List 7 powers of the Legislative Branch. | 1.Propose & approve bills, 2. oversees local gov'ts, 3. tax spending and borrowing money, 4. approve appointments, 5. set budgets, and 6. impeach |