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Basic Principles of Democracy - correct answer The Texas Constitution is the basis of the state's government and provided the fundamental, or basic law of the state. •The current Texas constitution was approved in 1876 and is the fifth constitution Texas has had as a state. •It is modeled after the Constitution of 1845 Basic Principles of Democracy - correct answer Thomas J. Rusk headed the group that wrote the 1845 document and he included the "great principles" that are found in the U.S. Constitution. •Today's Texas Constitution reflects six principles that are found in the U.S. Constitution - popular sovereignty, limited government, Popular Sovereignty - correct answer Popular sovereignty forms the basis of both the Texas and U.S. governments. •This principle asserts that all political power comes from the people. •Its purpose is to serve Texans, protect individual rights, and promote the common good. Republic - correct answer Popular sovereignty is a characteristic of a democratic government and of a republic. •A republic is a government in which voters elect officials to represent them and to serve in the government. •These officials are then responsible to the voters. •Both Texas and the U.S. Limited Government - correct answer The Texas Constitution restricts or limits, government power. •This principle is known as limited government. •Most limits protect Texans' individual rights. •For example, the state cannot take away Texans' right to free speech. Separation of Powers - correct answer The other principles reflected in the Texas Constitution . •The separation of powers divides power among different government branches. •This principle helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. •Article II of the Texas Constitution divides state government into three Branches of Government - correct answer The legislative branch makes the laws. •The executive branch carries or enforces the laws. •The judicial branch, or court system, decides legal cases and interprets the laws. Checks and Balances - correct answer To further balance power, the Texas Constitution includes a system of checks and balances. •Under this system, each branch has ways to check, or restrain, the other two. •These checks help prevent one branch from controlling the government. The Texas Bill of Rights - correct answer The protection of individual rights is another basic principle of a republic. •To protect Texans' rights, Article I of the state constitution provides a bill of rights. •A bill of rights outlines the civil liberties, or individual rights, that a government promises to protect. The Texas Bill of Rights - correct answer The state's bill of rights includes several rights and freedoms. •The rights of freedom of speech and of the press protect Texans' right to express their ideas and opinions. •The freedom of worship protects Texans' right to practice whatever religion they choose. The Texas Bill of Rights - correct answer Some rights protect the victims of crimes, while others protect the rights or people accused of crimes. •For example, The Texas Bill of rights ensures Texans' rights to a trial by jury. •The bill of rights concludes by declaring that the state can never take away these basic