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How is the Texas government a reflection of the United States government? The Texas government is almost a mirror image of the United States government. We basically the same principles and beliefs. We have three branches of government and checks and balances as does the U.S.A. Another similarity is that people are elected in to office and we display separation of powers and popular sovereignty. The Texas government was based on the United States. Which principles of government are reflected in the Texas constitution and how do they influence the government? All of the seven principles of government are in the Texas constitution. We show republicanism by voting our leaders into office and letting them vote on other bills. Popular sovereignty is how we do go and vote for the leaders of our state. We have a limited government that keeps us from growing into a dictatorship or anything of that nature. Separation of powers is used to influence our government by not giving all the power to any single person, this also works along with checks and balances. checks and balances influence our government in a major way ; they make sure that each branch is equal and no one branch over takes any other. The last thing that is a huge part of our government is that all people have individual rights. This means that the government cannot control your lives or anything like that because each person has protections and things that the government cannot stop them from doing. How do all the needs of citizens get met in the three levels of government? The local government impacts our lives more directly than the other two levels. they deal with water, electricity and more daily needs.At the level of the state government is where things like school districts and their funding. States are in charge of dealing with state highways and their maintains and condition. The states are also in charge of making laws for speed limits and marriage. The federal government is responsible for having a military and are in charge of creating laws to keep us safe. The federal government determines how federal income tax is spent. How do political parties found in Texas portray the beliefs of Texas citizens? There are two major political parties in Texas. They each have different views and opinions of subjects. When a candidate runs for one of the two parties they have a platform that states the belief of their party. If your own personal belief are more similar to those of one party then you would most likely become a member of that party. How can citizens of Texas participate in Texas government? The major way that Texans can be a part of government is to vote. when you vote though it is important to know what each candidate is running for, and to be an informed voter. You can also attend hearings and give your opinion on a bill that is in congress that will soon be voted on. You are also participating in the government when you serve on a jury. You can also help by writing letters to the legislator.