Unit 4 Word Wall

each branch is given power to check on the other two branches

• Texas Public education

• separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• freedom of speech

the freedoms we have that are protected by our laws

• rights

• point of view

• governance

• republicanism

the central government of the whole country shares some power with smaller, regional governments (like states)

• County

• Federalism

• principle

• governance

being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions.

• civic participation

• civic responsibilities

• principle

• responsibilities

the basic rights to life and liberty mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.

• County

• Individual rights

• citizenship

• bond issue

When a person is telling a story, whether through their own personal experiences or through someone else's experiences

• point of view

• principle

• democratic society

• Constitutional republic

allows people to publish their opinions and information without the government stopping them

• compare

• revenue (sources)

• sales tax

• freedom of the press

government based on consent of the people

• principle

• Popular sovereignty

• property tax

• principle

gives everyone the right to their opinion and to express it, or speak it, without fear or being stopped or punished

• Texas Public education

• Constitutional republic

• freedom of speech

• municipal/municipality

a kind of rule, belief, or idea that guides you

• bond issue

• civic responsibilities

• Constitutional republic

• principle