Texas Government Principles and Concepts

Front

The state of Texas is sovereign except to the United States Constitution.

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federalism

Front

Both the Texas and U.S. Constitution have a Bill of Rights.

Back

individual rights

Front

The Constitution says the Texas legislature can only meet once every other year.

Back

limited government

Front

What are the levels of government? (federal, state, local, county, municipal...)

Back

Federalism

Front

The governor heads the ____ branch.

Back

executive

Front

What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government? Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws

Back

It is based on Separation of Powers.