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The U.S.
Constitution is
based on seven
principles, or
goals.
Therefore, the Texas
Constitution is
based on the same
seven principles.
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1. Popular Sovereignty
The principle of
popular sovereignty is
expressed in the first
three words of the
Constitution...
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“Popular” means people.
“Sovereignty” comes from
“sovereign” which means
ruler.
Popular sovereignty
means that the people rule.
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Popular sovereignty is the
belief that the people hold
the final authority in
government.
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How is popular sovereignty achieved?
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Citizens vote on
individuals to represent
them in the various
branches of government.
Citizens vote on
proposed laws.
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2. Limited Power of Government
The power of
government is limited by
the rule of law – that is,
the Constitution and the
laws. Government is not
all-powerful.
POWER
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How do we limit the
government’s power?
Citizens are
guaranteed
fundamental rights
and freedoms in the
Bill of Rights.
We outline the
government’s
power in a
constitution.
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3. Federalism
Federalism is the sharing of powers
between the state and national
government.
Some powers are state powers,
some national, and some are shared.
National State
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What are some examples of federalism?
National Powers
•maintain armed
forces
•coin money
•declare war
•establish foreign
policy
State Powers
•maintain schools
•marriage and
divorce laws
•conduct elections
•regulate trade
within the state
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Shared powers
•raise taxes
•charter banks
•provide for the public
welfare
•administer criminal
justice
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4. Separation of Powers
Separating powers guards against
putting too much power in the hands
of a few people.
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We limit power by creating the
three branches of government,
each with separate duties.
Legislative- makes laws
Judicial- decides if laws
are fair
Executive- sees that
laws are carried out
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5. Checks and Balances
Each branch of government can check,
or control, the power of the other two
branches.
There is balance of power
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Example of checks and balances
Congress has the power
to pass laws...
However, Congress can check the
president’s power by overriding, or
canceling, the veto.
but the president
can veto laws.
CANCEL
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6. Republicanism
A philosophy of limited government in
which elected representatives serve at
the will of the people.
Congress
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7. Individual rights
The basic liberties and rights that are
guaranteed in the first 10 amendments
to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Examples:
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The three branches are
interdependent.
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Let’s review the seven principles of
Texas government:
1. Popular sovereignty
2. Limited government POWER
3. Federalism National State
4. Separation of power
5. Checks and balances
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Let’s review the seven principles of
Texas government:
7. Individual rights
6. Republicanism Congress
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Texans have created a strong and
responsible democracy that is
responsive to the citizens of
Texas.
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Photo of Governor Rick Perry courtesy of
the Texas State Archives.
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