Texas Government Review

Which of the following is a DUTY?

• PROTESTING UNFAIR LAWS

• SERVING ON A JURY

• VOLUNTEERING

Division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

• INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

• SEPARATION OF POWER

• CIVIC DUTY

Something you GET TO do

• CIVIC RIGHTS

• CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• CIVIC DUTIES

Government gets its authority from the consent of the people.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

• FEDERALISM

Staying informed about issues in your community is a

• CIVIC RIGHT

• CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

• CIVIC DUTY

Which are examples of INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS?

• POWERS OF VETO AND OVERRIDE

• FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS

• THREE BRANCHES

What do US and Texas Constitutions have in common?

• Both Constitutions identify the governor as a leader.

• Both Constitutions establish 3 branches and the Bill of Rights.

• Both Constitutions give more power to the legislative branch.

Example: The governor can veto (disapprove) bills passed by Texas legislature.

• CHECKS AND BALANCES

• CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

• INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

Which of the following is a RIGHT?

• FREEDOM OF RELIGION

• PAYING TAXES

• RESPECTING RIGHTS OF OTHERS

A government whose powers are defined and limited by law.

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

• CIVIC RIGHTS

• CHECKS AND BALANCES