TEXAS GOVERNMNENT VOCAB

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  1. 6. branch carries out the laws of the state
  2. 7. branch make the laws of the state
  3. 8. a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
  4. 11. an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness
  5. 12. a draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment
  6. 13. a distinct often numbered section of a writing
  7. 15. having two legislative chambers or houses
  8. 19. the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
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  1. 1. of powers The division of basic government roles into branches
  2. 2. having local self-government
  3. 3. government The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law. It also limits the power of the government.
  4. 4. A system of government where power is shared between the central or federal government and the state government.
  5. 5. and balances The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks or controls over the other branches
  6. 8. sovereignty A government in which the people rule
  7. 9. rights A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights
  8. 10. a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
  9. 14. A belief that government should be based on the consent of the people
  10. 16. branch interprets the laws of the state
  11. 17. the leader of a state
  12. 18. to make changes to