7 Principles of the Texas Constitution
Made by:
Trevor M. Daniel L. Imanol O.
Checks and Balances
The process in which one branch of government "checks", or keeps in balance, in a way to maintain balance in power between the branches. In the government sense, the Texas Constitution got the idea of checks and balances from the U.S. constitution.
Federalism
Federalism is when, in the sense of the U.S and its states, the state's government is in sync with their main government. To better explain it, let's say one country has its states. To maintain a Federalist country, the country's main government has a sense of the government it wants, but the states in that country want their own. The country has to tell its states to switch their government so it aligns with the country's main government.
Separation of Powers
This article calls for the power of the government to be split into three branches, the Judicial, Executive, and the Legislative. It simply keeps the power in check so it isn't a tyranny.
Popular Sovereignty
This, to put it simply, is that ultimate power and final
authority rest with the people. It is yet another way in which the power of the government is not spread unequal.
Limited Government
This is a method in which we (the people) don't allow a tyranny in the government, so to say. It helps make sure that the Government isn't going around making stupid laws. (Cities in Texas, we're looking at you)
Individual Rights
This simply ensures that your human rights are met and are never taken away by the government.
Republicanism
This is a way to help have the people's voices heard by the government. Rather than run the government by themselves, the people elect others into office, as a way to be heard in the government.
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