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- 3. Serving on a jury is an example of civic ________.
- 6. The governor is the head of this branch.
- 7. Citizens participating in a ____________ government is important.
- 9. This freedom is protected by the First Amendment.
- 11. A civic responsibility is to obey this supreme law of the land.
- 12. Texas state judges are _______; unlike U.S. judges who are appointed.
- 13. People have a right to protection against unreasonable ________.
- 16. Which branch of the government is the County Judge?
- 17. The Founding Fathers protected freedom of the press so the government would be open and ____________________.
- 19. The three ________ are an example the principle of separation of powers.
- 20. This principle of government gives specific powers and are clearly listed.
- 21. This is a right, NOT a responsibility.
- 23. A civic responsibility is to serve on this when summoned.
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- 1. Local tax, besides sales tax, that is the most important source of revenue.
- 2. Both the U.S. and Texas Bill of Rights does this for individual freedoms.
- 4. When citizens elect government officials, legislators, and judges.
- 5. Which amendment allows people to speak, write or publish their opinions?
- 8. This principle states powers NOT granted to the national government are exercised by the state governments.
- 10. The Texas Supreme Court's primary function is to do what to the laws?
- 14. Which amendment allows the liberty to speak, write or publish your opinion on any subject?
- 15. __________ sovereignty is the principle that the power is with the people.
- 18. ___________ and Balances: Legislature passes a bill, Governor vetoes, and Legislature overrides the veto.
- 22. This form of tax is another civic responsibility.
