Texas Government Flashcard

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The principle that power is with the people (citizens).

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Popular Sovereignty

Answer explanation

Popular sovereignty is the principle that power resides with the people, emphasizing their authority in decision-making. It highlights the correct choice of Popular Sovereignty.

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SS.7.B.13.a

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Government Do's & Don'ts - Laws that keep the government from being too powerful

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Limited Government

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SS.7.B.13.a

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The Constitution protects individual citizens rights such as freedom of speech, freedom religion etc.

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Individual Rights

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SS.7.B.13.a

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Type of government that involves the people's (citizens) vote.

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Republicanism

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SS.7.B.13.a

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A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

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Checks & Balances

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SS.7.B.13.a

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What is the division of government into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches?

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Separation of Powers

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SS.7.B.13.a

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When Federal government & state governments share power.

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Federalism

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SS.7.B.13.a

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly

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SS.7.B.13.b

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2nd Amendment
Options: Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly, No illegal searches and seizures, The right to bear arms, No quartering troops

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The right to bear arms

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SS.7.B.13.b

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3rd Amendment

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No quartering of soldiers or troops in your home

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SS.7.B.13.b