Which of the following statements accurately describes how the Texas Constitution addresses a constitutional principle?(1 point)

Responses

The executive branch’s ability to veto bills from the legislative branch addresses the principle of popular sovereignty.
The executive branch’s ability to veto bills from the legislative branch addresses the principle of popular sovereignty.

The Texas Bill of Rights, which lists protected liberties and privileges, addresses the principle of individual rights.
The Texas Bill of Rights, which lists protected liberties and privileges, addresses the principle of individual rights.

The division of the state government into three branches—executive, judicial, and legislative—addresses the principle of federalism.
The division of the state government into three branches—executive, judicial, and legislative—addresses the principle of federalism.

The citizens’ ability to elect the governor, state representatives, and certain judges addresses the principle of checks and balances.
The citizens’ ability to elect the governor, state representatives, and certain judges addresses the principle of checks and balances.
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The correct statement that accurately describes how the Texas Constitution addresses a constitutional principle is:

The Texas Bill of Rights, which lists protected liberties and privileges, addresses the principle of individual rights.

This statement correctly identifies that the Bill of Rights section of the Texas Constitution is designed to protect individual rights and liberties, aligning with the constitutional principle of individual rights.

The other statements misidentify the principles they refer to:

  1. The veto power of the executive branch is more related to the principle of checks and balances, not popular sovereignty.
  2. The division of government into branches reflects the principle of separation of powers, not federalism.
  3. Citizens electing officials pertains to popular sovereignty rather than checks and balances.