Texas History Vocabulary Part 1

Which term is defined as 'power and final authority rests with the people of the United States.'?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which term is defined as 'Power is divided between the state and national government'?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which term is defined as 'Voters hold the power to elect a representative to make decisions on their behalf'?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which term is defined as 'Government is divided into 3 equal branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial'?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

What is the main purpose of Checks and Balances in government?

• To allow one branch to control the others

• To ensure each branch can check on each from becoming too powerful

• To limit individual rights

• To create new laws without restriction

What does Limited Government mean?

• The government can do whatever it wants

• Government power is limited to the laws created by the Constitution

• Only the president has power

• There are no laws

What are Individual Rights?

• Rights protected by the Bill of Rights

• Rights given by the president

• Rights only for government officials

• Rights that can be taken away at any time

Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Which amendment says soldiers cannot be housed in your home without your permission?