A change or added statement to a document.

To add to one's own territory to form a larger country.

To name someone officially to an office.

1st African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.

Consisting of two houses; the Senate and House of Representatives.

A proposed law that is presented to Senators & Representatives to vote on.

The building in which Senators and Representatives work and meet in.

Issues relating to a citizen, a city, or a citizenship.

Laws of nation or state that establish the powers of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people.

A congressman from Tennessee, he fought at the Alamo and had a nickname for his gun.

To discuss back and forth opposing arguments on a proposed law.

A form of government in which the supreme power is given to the people.

Differing from one another.

The process of voting to choose a person for office.

The statue that sits atop the dome of the Texas Capitol.

This person is the head of the state of Texas - Chief Executive.

A body of 150 members in the Texas legislature.

This branch of government has the power to interpret laws and consists of the courts.

A rule of procedure that is enforced by a specific authority.

The act of directing others.

This branch of government has the power to make laws.

1st woman elected to the office of Governor.

A promise or agreement that must be kept.

A round building or room, covered by a dome.

The first President of the Republic of Texas.

A person who is elected to a body of 31 members in the Texas legislature.

The type of material that the Texas Capitol's exterior walls are made of.

The length of time a person may serve in office once elected.

A formal expression of one's opinion; you do this when you elect someone to office.