UIL History grades 6-8

Who was the first Mexican American from Texas to be elected to a seat in the US Congress?

Which body makes up the Legislative Branch of the US Government?

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

What constitutional principle does this diagram exhibit?

Which signer of the Dec. of Indep. said this? "There must be no pulling different ways. We must all hang together"

Which Founding Father is missing from this list of authors of the Declaration of Independence?

Market - ? Which definition finishes the below information?

Where in the US Constitution do we find a guarantee of our individual rights?

___, created in 1619, became the first representative assembly in the American colonies.

How many members are elected to the Texas Supreme Court?

The Presiding Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas is -

Which one did not sign the final document at the Constitutional Convention?

Which amendment? "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right to bear arms"

_______, created by the Continental Congress, outlined the form of government of the new United States.

Which department of the US is charged with the duties of: ensuring safe working conditions & setting minimum wage?

Which is NOT a responsibility of citizens in US?

What was the foundation of Roman law?

How many members of the Republic of Texas Senate did it require for a quorum to do its business?

Which action, taken by the British government, caused 1 of the 27 offenses addressed in the Declaration of Independence?

During annexation talks in 1845, which nation pressured the Mexican government to recognize the independence of Texas?

What political leader greatly influenced the Framers with the idea of popular sovereignty?

What is the largest source of tax revenue for the State of Texas?

History ROCKS!

Who does not serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas? (spoiler - I had to look this one up)

What is monotheism?

According to the Constitution of the State of Texas, no person shall ever be imprisoned for -

What is a bill of attainder?

When TX joined the US, the people became subject to the US Constitution, which is based on federalism. What is that?

Who proposed the New Jersey plan to the Constitutional Convention as an alternative to the Virginia Plan?

What right, according to the Constitution of the State of Texas, is being depicted in the cartoon?

_____ took office as the State of Texas Attorney General in 2015.

_____ has been called the "Cradle of Democracy"

Who proposed the New Jersey plan to the Constitutional Convention as an alternative to the Virginia Plan?

Which group pledged that Congress would add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

How does this article about the TX Constitution reflect the principle of republicanism?

What title best finishes the chart?

What impact did these abuses of King George III have on the writing of our Constitution?

Who was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense, which advocated for declaring independence from England?

What is the definition of Naturalization?

This Cherokee leader, ___, was killed by General Kelsey Douglass's militia near the Neches River on July 16, 1839.

Who was the representative from Massachusetts that served as the President of the Second Continental Congress?

Why do people need a government?

How do local districts fund schools in Texas?

Which amendment guarantees a person these rights? "Right to an attorney, right to remain silent"

___Began serving as Governor of Texas in January 2015.

Who was sworn in as United States Attorney General in February, 2019?

____ is the act or process of gaining knowledge.

When were the members of the Republic of TX House of Representatives to be elected?

Which President of the Republic of TX faced these issues?

The ___ Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees people the right to bear arms.

How did the Constitutional Convention reach a compromise on the issue of slavery?

What title best completes this image?

Which term is used to describe how a civilization spreads its knowledge and skills to others?

What is the primary duty of the Executive Branch of Government?

Which ancient civilization that started as a monarchy changed to a republic, a govt where people choose their leaders?

Who selects the Speaker of the House of Representatives In Texas?

Trying to persuade legislators to pass or defeat certain laws is called ______.

Why is it important to be informed about the people and issues on an election ballot?

No ___ shall be eligible to hold the office of the Executive of the Republic nor to a seat in the Congress

People who protest against the death penalty say that it violates the ___ Amendment

Who was President of the Republic of Texas when Texas became the 28th state of the United States?

Which Amendment to the US Constitution says that no person shall be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense.

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence dangerous?

Which colony is the only one not founded for religious reasons?

____ is an example of a right in the United States.

Who served as General during the TX Revolution, first President of the Republic of TX, and Governor of TX 1859-1861?

Why was a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

What organization served as a vital part of the defense and trading system of Texas?

What is "Star Money"?

Which branch of TX government performs these duties?