How are the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances similar? (1 point)
Responses
They both directly concern how citizens exercise republicanism.
They both directly concern how citizens exercise republicanism.
They both address the power and responsibilities of different branches of government.
They both address the power and responsibilities of different branches of government.
They both are ways that the state government of Texas protects individual liberties and privileges.
They both are ways that the state government of Texas protects individual liberties and privileges.
They both show the division and sharing of power between national and state governments.
They both involve the distribution of governmental powers among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
The Texas Constitution has an amendment that allows a Railroad Commission to regulate railroads and their shipping rates in Texas. The U.S. Constitution does not mention a Railroad Commission. This difference between state and national documents is an example of which constitutional principle?(1 point)
Responses
limited government
limited government
federalism
federalism
checks and balances
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
Analyze this scenario about a real-life Texas citizen and select the principle of the Texas Constitution that best applies:
Jamison wants to run for office so he can represent his community. He fills out the correct paperwork but is told he cannot run because of his religion. He sues to get on the ballot and wins the suit.(1 point)
Responses
Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Separation of powers protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Separation of powers protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Which statement best explains the importance of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses
Checks and balances ensure that citizens are able to elect representatives to government.
Checks and balances ensure that citizens are able to elect representatives to government.
Checks and balances prevent the police from searching people without a warrant.
Checks and balances prevent the police from searching people without a warrant.
Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from gaining too much power.
Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from gaining too much power.
Checks and balances allow citizens to run for office to prevent abuse of power.