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- 2. The process by which Congress or the Texas Legislature can pass a law despite the veto of the President or Governor, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
- 6. The authority of a court to hear and make decisions about legal cases; the U.S. Supreme Court has national jurisdiction, while state courts handle local issues.
- 8. The leader of the Texas executive branch, responsible for enforcing state laws and managing state agencies.
- 10. and balances A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. For example, the President can veto laws, but Congress can override the veto.
- 11. The state constitution that outlines the structure of Texas government and laws.
- 13. Branch that enforces laws; led by the Governor in Texas and the President in the U.S.
- 15. The U.S. legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making laws, approving budgets, and representing the people.
- 16. A rule created by a governing body (like Congress or the Texas Legislature) that citizens must follow to maintain order and fairness in society.
- 17. The federal constitution that sets up the U.S. government and establishes the rights of citizens.
- 19. Branch that interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly; led by the U.S. Supreme Court and Texas Supreme Court.
- 20. Legislature The Texas legislative body, made up of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives, responsible for making state laws and representing Texans.
- 22. Court The highest court in both the U.S. and Texas, responsible for interpreting the constitution and ruling on the most important legal cases.
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- 1. The power of the President or Governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
- 3. The process by which a government official, such as the President or Governor, can be removed from office for misconduct.
- 4. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms, like freedom of speech, religion, and the press. The Texas Constitution also has a Bill of Rights protecting similar freedoms.
- 5. of Representatives The lower house of Congress in the U.S. and Texas Legislature; members represent districts and are responsible for initiating bills.
- 7. of powers The division of government responsibilities into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial—to ensure no one branch has too much power.
- 9. The upper house of Congress in the U.S. and Texas Legislature; senators represent states or districts and have specific powers like approving appointments.
- 12. Branch that makes laws; in the U.S., this is Congress, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives; in Texas, it's the Texas Legislature.
- 14. The leader of the U.S. executive branch, responsible for enforcing federal laws, leading the military, and managing international relations.
- 18. Related to the process of elections; in the U.S., the Electoral College elects the President, while Texas has its own system for local elections.
- 21. A formal change or addition to a constitution. The U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments, while the Texas Constitution has many more.