Texas Government Exam 1
Social Contract
Philosophy of government that says individuals give up state of nature to live under a system of
government
State of Nature
Unlimited freedom to live as you please
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Purpose of Government
Protect life, liberty, and property
consent of the governed
Principle that says people can break the social contract if they are unhappy with government
Where was Sam Houston born?
Virginia
Individualistic
Culture that prioritizes individuals and the market
Traditionalistic
Culture that considers existing social and economic hierarchies as most important
, Individualistic and traditionalistic
Culture(s) that considers citizen participation optional
moralistic
Culture that supports citizen participation, including rules like ballot initiatives
Traditionalistic-individualistic
Texas political culture
Where Texas independence was won
Battle of San Jacinto
Why did Texas setters wanted independence from Mexico?
Limits on further immigration, becoming Catholic and Mexican citizens, & prohibition of slavery
Characteristics of Texas 3 branches of government
Executive branch with multiple executives, a court system with 2 high courts, and a legislature
that meets biennially
Big losses in the fight for independence from Mexico
Battle of the Alamo and Goliad
Amendments are proposed by 2/3 vote in the legislature and approved by a majority of voters
Constitutional amendment process in Texas
Federalism
Form of government where power is shared between national, state, and local governments
Powers of federal government in enumerate powers clause
Authority to regulate interstate trade, maintain a military, declare war, and establish post offices
Shared powers of the federal and state government
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