Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia

Advertisements

Three Branches of Government

Legislative Branch by: Yvette Corona

Government Test Review 1. Click to view the question. 2. Think about the answer. 3. Click to view the answer. 4. Click to view the next question. GOOD.

C IDENTIFY THE THREE BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT.

7 Principles of the Constitution

The Constitution as a Document of Compromise, Balance, and Flexibility.

Standard Indicator The Basic Principles of Government.

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights. Victory! = Independence Achieved.

Comparison of U.S. and Texas Constitution. U.S. Constitution Similarities Texas Constitution  U.S. Constitution has not been rewritten  has strong separation.

State Government.

US Constitution. War may only be declared by –the Congress Citizens have the right to a trial by: –Jury or Judge To have an amendment passed ____ of the.

The U.S. Constitution Representative Democracy Representative Democracy Federalism Federalism Bicameralism Bicameralism Separation of Powers Separation.

Summary of the U.S. Constitution 1. Preamble a. Beginning of the Constitution a. Beginning of the Constitution b. States goals of the Constitution b. States.

Jeopardy $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Principles $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Constitution $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Individuals $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Branches.

The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

Chapter 12 United States Government by Mr. Reece.

The Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution set up the Legislative Branch.

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT United states government The Constitution created a government of three equal branches, or parts. The Constitution is.

Washington Statehood November 11, How is a state created? Population over 125,000 Congress passes an Enabling Act – enables territory to draft a.

Three Branches of Government. What are the Three Branches? Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch.

State Government. In the US Constitution, power was given to the State governments. These powers are called “reserved” powers. In the US Constitution,

Overview: The Constitution. 3 Parts The Constitution is composed of 3 parts: 1)The Preamble or introduction 2)The main body or 7 Articles 3)Amendments.

Federal Government Vocabulary 1.Constitution 2.Amendment 3.Bill of Rights 4.Individual Rights 5.Federalism 6.Popular Sovereignty 7.Limited Government 8.Checks.

The Constitution. Power vs. Rights A. Government needs power 1. Weakness of Articles proves this point 2. Must have power to tax 3. Power to enforce its.

Legislative Branch The First branch of the Federal Government set up by Article I of the Constitution More commonly referred to as the Congress.

The political system of the USA United States Government. The Constitution The Constitution divides the government on three equal branches, or parts.

Articles of Confederation Vs. The Constitution. Articles of Confederation Dates: Type of Government: Confederation-firm league of friendship.

Jeopardy Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy.

Creating a Government. Facts about the Texas Constitution We have functioned under several constitutions: 1824, 1836, 1845, 1861, 1866, 1869, 1876 (this.

Constitution Day Quiz September 17, ????. Question 1 ____ 1. The Constitution of the United States is ?. a. the oldest document in world history b. the.

Texas Constitution I January 28, Texas Constitution A constitution is the fundamental law by which a state or nation is organized and governed.

7 Principles of the Constitution. Article VI defines the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land” ALL laws in the U.S. must follow the Constitution,

A change made to the Constitution, an addition to the Constitution.

“Local and National Government” Revised for Marion Elementary

Federal Government Vocabulary

The Three Branches of Government

Utah Constitution Majority to pass a bill Need 2/3 to override a veto

8-3.3 Explain the basic principles of government as established in the United States Constitution.

Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

Texas Constitution I GOVT 2306, Unit 3.

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

The political system of the USA

The Articles of the Constitution

Parliamentary & Presidential DEMOCRACIES

Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia

Legislative Branch By Amber Alcock.

Main body of the U. S. Constitution Article 1 – Legislative Branch

Articles I-III of the Constitution

Texas Constitution Celebrate freedom.

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

Civics Test for Citizenship

A New Nation 5-4 The Constitution.

The United States of America

Celebrating Freedom Week

Main body of the U. S. Constitution Article 1 – Legislative Branch

Constitution Vocab.

Unit 3 Study Questions 1. Which document defines the structure and powers of the national government? 2. What does the legislative branch consist of?

Jeopardy Taxes Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200

Comparing Governments: United States and Georgia

Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia

A System of Checks and Balances

Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan

Answers Bank Terms Bank

Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia

Presentation transcript:

Comparison of United States and Texas Constitutions

United States Constitution Texas Constitution United States Constitution -VS- U.S. Constitution has not been rewritten U.S Constitution is short - 7,400 words, with only 27 Amendments Highest law of the land Bill of rights = first 10 amendments. State constitutions have been rewritten several times TX. Constitution is very wordy - 80,000 words long, over 400 Amendments Bill of Rights = first 31 amendments. DIFFEReNCES

United States Constitution Texas Constitution United States Constitution -VS- SIMILARITIES Vote for/elect representatives Limit the power of government (Limited Government) Three branches of government (Separation of Powers) Bicameral Legislative branch (two house congress) The highest elected leader is in the Executive branch. (AKA President and Governor) Individual rights protected in a Bill of Rights At one time, slavery was legal under both constitutions

Link to Download Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13sCmwXY_hLNctQPRbV06RPjj6xAAlcO4/view?usp=sharing