EC-6 CORE SUBJECTS, TEXES CORE
SUBJECTS EC-6 (291) BRAND NEW ACTUAL
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
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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
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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
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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.
Both signed in Philadelphia aka Independence hall
Constitution go into effect... - correct answer -The Constitution did
not go into effect the moment it was signed by the delegates. It
needed to be approved by the people through the ratification
process. Article VII of the Constitution established the process for
ratification, by simply stating that. On June 21, 1788, New
Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify; and the Confederation