Government test review 7th

Bill of Rights

freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, protest

Amendment 2

right to bear arms

Amendment 3

no quartering of soldiers

Amendment 4

no illegal search or seizure

Amendment 5

right to remain silent, no double jeopardy, eminent domain

Amendment 6

right to a lawyer in a criminal case, speedy trial, right to jury

Amendment 7

right to jury in a civil case

Amendment 8

no cruel or unusual punishment

Amendment 9

just because it is not stated, doesn't mean you don't have the right to it

Amendment 10

powers not given to the national government are given to the state

Popular Sovereignty

power to the people

Republicanism

can vote for your representative

Separation of Powers

3 separate branches

Checks and Balances

each branch checks the other so they do not have too much power

Federalism

Whatever power the Federal/national government does not have goes to the state

Limited Powers

Power is limited by set laws

Individual Rights

Rights that you are guaranteed

Unalienable Rights

Rights that are guaranteed- cannot be taken away

Responsibilities as a Citizen

voting, participate in US gov't programs-medicare, US passport, serve on juries, military, follow laws, respect rights of others, basic rights

Ways to Become a U.S. Citizen

Born in any of the 50 states, DC; Born outside of country, but in a US territory; Born elsewhere, and your parents are US citizens; Children born on US soil to non-US citizens at birth; Naturalization- immigrants must meet certain requirements

Civic Duties

serve on juries, military, paying taxes, follow laws

School District Revenue

Property taxes, bonds, federal and state support

Texas Revenue

Birth registration cost, parking tickets, property taxes

In Charge of the United States Government

President

In Charge of Texas

Governor

Legislative Branch

makes laws; can impeach officials; bicameral; controls spending

Executive Branch

enforces laws; vetoes laws; appoint judges

Judicial Branch

interprets laws; made up of courts; handles crimes; declares laws unconstitutional

Commonalities of US and Texas Constitutions

Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances