1. Ch. 28 TEST Test will be on Friday 5-27-16

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

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

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

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

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

7. This prevents unreasonable search and seizures 4 th amendment

8. Whose job is it to interpret the laws Judicial Branch

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

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

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

12. 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

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

14. Who gets to carry out the laws? Executive Branch

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

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

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

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

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

20. Which amendment ended slavery in the USA 13 th Amendment

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

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

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