Ch. 28 TEST Test will be on Friday

When each branch of government gets their own powers that the other 2 cannot have. Separation of Powers

Branch of government that makes the laws, controls the budget, and has the power to impeach officials Legislative Branch

Only the ________ can confirm the governor’s appointments to other government departments Senate

This protects against self- incrimination and double jeopardy 5 th Amendment

What does the principle of the constitution “popular sovereignty” provide to us? The ability to choose what kind of government we want.

This prevents unreasonable search and seizures 4 th amendment

Whose job is it to interpret the laws Judicial Branch

Provides for defense of citizens by allowing militias and the right to bear arms 2 nd Amendment

Ensures a trial by during in civil cases (where citizens are suing each other) 7 th amendment

The federal government gets revenue from Income Tax, Texas gets revenue from ___________ State Sales Tax

2 of the powers of the Executive branch is the power to….. Pardon those convicted of a crime Veto bills before they become a laws

How does Texas have republican form of government? By allowing voters to elect their leaders

Who gets to carry out the laws? Executive Branch

Gives freedom of speech, religion, press, and the right to assemble 1 st Amendment

States that the army cannot be housed by regular citizens 3 rd amendment

Just because it doesn’t say you get a right, doesn’t mean you lose it altogether because of the… 9 th Amendment

This ensures that the punishment must fit the crime 8 th Amendment

Ensures a trial by jury and that it must happen in a timely manner 6 th Amendment

Which amendment ended slavery in the USA 13 th Amendment

Because of freedom of the press, American citizens are able to be….. Much more informed than citizens of other countries.

By having a House of Representatives and a Senate, our Legislative branch is what??? Bicameral

This principle assures that states, counties, cities, and schools have a say in the laws, not just the national government Federalism