EC-6 CORE SUBJECTS, TEXES CORE SUBJECTS
EC-6 (291) EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Annexation of texas - correct answer -was the 1845 incorporation of the
Republic of Texas into the United States of America, which was admitted to the
Union as the 28th state on December 29, 1845.
Texas becoming a republic - correct answer -was an independent sovereign
country in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19,
1846.
The Texas war of independence ended on April 21, 1836, but Mexico refused
to recognize the independence of the Republic of Texas, and intermittent
conflicts between the two states continued into the 1840s. The United States
recognized the Republic of Texas in March 1837 but declined to annex the
territory
Separation of powers
Limited government - correct answer -There are three distinct branches in this
form of government: legislative, executive and judicial branch. The separation
of powers allows no single branch to assume all the power for itself thus
making sure that there is no tyranny. For example, the congress can veto bills
that the president comes up with if they feel that it is not what their constituents
want. In other words, separation of power creates checks and balances that
assures people that it won't be possible for any branch or faction to go against
the will of the majority.
LG is an outline where any more than minimal governmental intervention in
personal liberties and the economy is not allowed by law, usually in a written
,Constitution. It is closely related to libertarianism, classical liberalism, and
some tendencies of conservatism in the United States.
Popular sovereignty - correct answer -sovereignty of the people's rule is the
principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and
sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives
(Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
Ended the american revolution - correct answer -treaty of paris
Anti federalists - correct answer -fought against the creation of a strong
national government; more concerned about individual rights than electing a
president
Congress has voting members
representatives and senators - correct answer -Congress has 535
voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. The members of the
House of Representatives serve two-year terms representing the people of a
single constituency, known as a "district". Senator = 6 years and 1/3 is elected
every two years.
Three-fifths compromise - correct answer -This compromise settled the
differences between North and South over the issue of counting slaves towards
states' population.
, Stephen f austin - correct answer -first settlers to TEXAS
Constitutional powers - correct answer -
Declaration of independence written & authors - correct answer - The
Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4, 1776. On July 1, 1776,
the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the following day
12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of Richard Henry Lee's motion for
independence.
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, John Adams, Robert R.
Livingston
Constitution written & authors - correct answer -"we the people" It was signed
on September 17, 1787.
Because many of James Madison's ideas made their way into the Constitution,
he is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution." Indeed, he was a
driving force of the convention throughout the summer of 1787, and his notes
of the deliberations have provided valuable insights into the proceedings.
Constitution vs declaration of independence - correct answer -D of I -- It was a
list of grievances against the king of England intended to justify separation
from British rule.
C -- It was a charter of government that came to be ratified by the states, and it
continues to be the supreme law of the land.
EC-6 (291) EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Annexation of texas - correct answer -was the 1845 incorporation of the
Republic of Texas into the United States of America, which was admitted to the
Union as the 28th state on December 29, 1845.
Texas becoming a republic - correct answer -was an independent sovereign
country in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19,
1846.
The Texas war of independence ended on April 21, 1836, but Mexico refused
to recognize the independence of the Republic of Texas, and intermittent
conflicts between the two states continued into the 1840s. The United States
recognized the Republic of Texas in March 1837 but declined to annex the
territory
Separation of powers
Limited government - correct answer -There are three distinct branches in this
form of government: legislative, executive and judicial branch. The separation
of powers allows no single branch to assume all the power for itself thus
making sure that there is no tyranny. For example, the congress can veto bills
that the president comes up with if they feel that it is not what their constituents
want. In other words, separation of power creates checks and balances that
assures people that it won't be possible for any branch or faction to go against
the will of the majority.
LG is an outline where any more than minimal governmental intervention in
personal liberties and the economy is not allowed by law, usually in a written
,Constitution. It is closely related to libertarianism, classical liberalism, and
some tendencies of conservatism in the United States.
Popular sovereignty - correct answer -sovereignty of the people's rule is the
principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and
sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives
(Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
Ended the american revolution - correct answer -treaty of paris
Anti federalists - correct answer -fought against the creation of a strong
national government; more concerned about individual rights than electing a
president
Congress has voting members
representatives and senators - correct answer -Congress has 535
voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. The members of the
House of Representatives serve two-year terms representing the people of a
single constituency, known as a "district". Senator = 6 years and 1/3 is elected
every two years.
Three-fifths compromise - correct answer -This compromise settled the
differences between North and South over the issue of counting slaves towards
states' population.
, Stephen f austin - correct answer -first settlers to TEXAS
Constitutional powers - correct answer -
Declaration of independence written & authors - correct answer - The
Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4, 1776. On July 1, 1776,
the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the following day
12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of Richard Henry Lee's motion for
independence.
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, John Adams, Robert R.
Livingston
Constitution written & authors - correct answer -"we the people" It was signed
on September 17, 1787.
Because many of James Madison's ideas made their way into the Constitution,
he is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution." Indeed, he was a
driving force of the convention throughout the summer of 1787, and his notes
of the deliberations have provided valuable insights into the proceedings.
Constitution vs declaration of independence - correct answer -D of I -- It was a
list of grievances against the king of England intended to justify separation
from British rule.
C -- It was a charter of government that came to be ratified by the states, and it
continues to be the supreme law of the land.
