Question 1

What was Texas's most progressive constitution in terms of power and organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Constitution of the Republic of Texas 
B)  the "statehood constitution" of 1845 
C)  the Civil War Constitution of 1861 
D)  the Constitution of 1869 
A)  the Constitution of the Republic of Texas 
B)  the "statehood constitution" of 1845 
C)  the Civil War Constitution of 1861 
D)  the Constitution of 1869

Question 2

Texas became an independent republic in ________ and became part of the United States in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1827; 1861 
B)  1827; 1869 
C)  1836; 1845 
D)  1845; 1876 
A)  1827; 1861 
B)  1827; 1869 
C)  1836; 1845 
D)  1845; 1876

Question 3

The current Texas Constitution borrowed all of the following from the Constitution of 1827 EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the establishment of Catholicism as the state religion. 
B)  a guarantee of citizens' rights to liberty, security, property, and equality. 
C)  the curtailment of the spread of slavery. 
D)  the legislature's order to promote education. 
A)  the establishment of Catholicism as the state religion. 
B)  a guarantee of citizens' rights to liberty, security, property, and equality. 
C)  the curtailment of the spread of slavery. 
D)  the legislature's order to promote education.

Question 4

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

Accepted Answer

A)  had delegates selected from the public by popular vote. 
B)  was composed of members of the Texas House and Legislative Council. 
C)  adopted a proposed constitution by a two-thirds vote. 
D)  failed to agree on a proposed constitution. 
A)  had delegates selected from the public by popular vote. 
B)  was composed of members of the Texas House and Legislative Council. 
C)  adopted a proposed constitution by a two-thirds vote. 
D)  failed to agree on a proposed constitution.

Question 5

The domination of Texas politics by Republicans after the Civil War ended

Accepted Answer

A)  with the election of governor Richard Coke in 1873. 
B)  with the victory of the Populist Party in 1892. 
C)  in 1888, with violent riots by farmers in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. 
D)  through a peaceful transfer of power in 1900. 
A)  with the election of governor Richard Coke in 1873. 
B)  with the victory of the Populist Party in 1892. 
C)  in 1888, with violent riots by farmers in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. 
D)  through a peaceful transfer of power in 1900.

Question 6

The Texas Constitution creates two top appellate courts,one for civil cases and one for criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement best describes the structure of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since independence from Mexico, Texas has had a bicameral legislature. 
B)  Texas's first unicameral legislature was established while the state was a member of the Confederacy. 
C)  Texas has always had a unicameral legislature. 
D)  Texas created the idea of a unicameral legislature. 
A)  Since independence from Mexico, Texas has had a bicameral legislature. 
B)  Texas's first unicameral legislature was established while the state was a member of the Confederacy. 
C)  Texas has always had a unicameral legislature. 
D)  Texas created the idea of a unicameral legislature.

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas could divide itself into as many as five separate states. 
B)  Texas was responsible for paying all foreign debts it incurred while independent. 
C)  Texas could maintain its own army and navy for 25 years. 
D)  Texas would retain title to its public lands. 
A)  Texas could divide itself into as many as five separate states. 
B)  Texas was responsible for paying all foreign debts it incurred while independent. 
C)  Texas could maintain its own army and navy for 25 years. 
D)  Texas would retain title to its public lands.

Question 9

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created

Accepted Answer

A)  because Texas needed a new constitution when it joined the Confederacy. 
B)  by members of the Texas Republican Party. 
C)  in order to limit the power of state government. 
D)  as a reaction against Reconstruction. 
A)  because Texas needed a new constitution when it joined the Confederacy. 
B)  by members of the Texas Republican Party. 
C)  in order to limit the power of state government. 
D)  as a reaction against Reconstruction.

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of a state constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure the safety of its citizens by building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border 
B)  to concentrate power in the executive branch 
C)  to set the proper tax rates for state and county authorities 
D)  to forbid certain government actions by establishing civil liberties 
A)  to ensure the safety of its citizens by building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border 
B)  to concentrate power in the executive branch 
C)  to set the proper tax rates for state and county authorities 
D)  to forbid certain government actions by establishing civil liberties

Question 11

One of the major issues of the Civil War was how the federal system was to be understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the historical influences,similarities,and differences among Texas's first six constitutions.

Accepted Answer

a.Seven Constitutions: The Constitution

Question 13

The Constitution of 1866 granted the governor a line-item veto on appropriations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the most important differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution is the need for voter approval for amendments to the Texas Constitution to take effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?

Accepted Answer

A)  the need for governmental subsidy and regulation of economic growth 
B)  the importance of civil right protections for African Americans and Latinos 
C)  the necessity of strong limitations on the authority of state officials 
D)  the value of states' rights 
A)  the need for governmental subsidy and regulation of economic growth 
B)  the importance of civil right protections for African Americans and Latinos 
C)  the necessity of strong limitations on the authority of state officials 
D)  the value of states' rights

Question 16

Who were the Radical Republicans?

Accepted Answer

A)  those Republicans who proposed to write a new U.S. constitution in the late 1990s 
B)  those Republicans after the Civil War who controlled Reconstruction policy in the former Confederate states 
C)  the first Republicans since Reconstruction in Texas to win elected office during the 1960s 
D)  followers of the pro-Union governor Sam Houston 
A)  those Republicans who proposed to write a new U.S. constitution in the late 1990s 
B)  those Republicans after the Civil War who controlled Reconstruction policy in the former Confederate states 
C)  the first Republicans since Reconstruction in Texas to win elected office during the 1960s 
D)  followers of the pro-Union governor Sam Houston

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low voter turnout for constitutional amendments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most amendments are relatively insignificant for most voters. 
B)  Many amendments are not controversial. 
C)  Negative advertising in the media has had the effect of alienating possible voters. 
D)  Elections for amendments are held in "off" years, when no candidates are on the ballot. 
A)  Most amendments are relatively insignificant for most voters. 
B)  Many amendments are not controversial. 
C)  Negative advertising in the media has had the effect of alienating possible voters. 
D)  Elections for amendments are held in "off" years, when no candidates are on the ballot.

Question 18

What are some of the key similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

a.Functions of a state constitution: Leg

Question 19

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

Accepted Answer

A)  1828 
B)  1845 
C)  1876 
D)  1846 
A)  1828 
B)  1845 
C)  1876 
D)  1846

Question 20

________ dominated the secession convention of 1861.

Accepted Answer

A)  Landowners and cattlemen 
B)  Lawyers and slaveholders 
C)  Supporters of Governor Sam Houston 
D)  Supporters of the Union 
A)  Landowners and cattlemen 
B)  Lawyers and slaveholders 
C)  Supporters of Governor Sam Houston 
D)  Supporters of the Union

What was Texas's most progressive constitution in terms of power and organization?

Texas became an independent republic in and became part of the United States in .

The current Texas Constitution borrowed all of the following from the Constitution of 1827 EXCEPT

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

The domination of Texas politics by Republicans after the Civil War ended

The Texas Constitution creates two top appellate courts,one for civil cases and one for criminal cases.

Which statement best describes the structure of the Texas legislature?

Which of the following was NOT part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States?

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created

Which of the following is a function of a state constitution?

One of the major issues of the Civil War was how the federal system was to be understood.

Explain the historical influences,similarities,and differences among Texas's first six constitutions.

The Constitution of 1866 granted the governor a line-item veto on appropriations.

One of the most important differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution is the need for voter approval for amendments to the Texas Constitution to take effect.

Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?

Who were the Radical Republicans?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low voter turnout for constitutional amendments?

What are some of the key similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution?

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

________ dominated the secession convention of 1861.

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What was Texas's most progressive constitution in terms of power and organization?

Texas became an independent republic in ________ and became part of the United States in ________.

The current Texas Constitution borrowed all of the following from the Constitution of 1827 EXCEPT

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

The domination of Texas politics by Republicans after the Civil War ended

The Texas Constitution creates two top appellate courts,one for civil cases and one for criminal cases.

Which statement best describes the structure of the Texas legislature?

Which of the following was NOT part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States?

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created

Which of the following is a function of a state constitution?

One of the major issues of the Civil War was how the federal system was to be understood.

Explain the historical influences,similarities,and differences among Texas's first six constitutions.

The Constitution of 1866 granted the governor a line-item veto on appropriations.

One of the most important differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution is the need for voter approval for amendments to the Texas Constitution to take effect.

Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?

Who were the Radical Republicans?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for low voter turnout for constitutional amendments?

What are some of the key similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S.Constitution?

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

________ dominated the secession convention of 1861.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters

Texas became an independent republic in and became part of the United States in .