Question 1

The Texas Constitution of 1866 did not exclude former secessionists from voting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The state of Texas has had three constitutions in the course of its history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following statements about republican government is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to a republican form of government is not guaranteed in the Texas Bill of Rights. 
B)  A republican form of government is part of a system of representative democracy. 
C)  Under a representative government, all political power derives from the people. 
D)  In the Texas Constitution, it is explicitly stated that the people have the right to reform, alter, or to abolish their government. 
A)  The right to a republican form of government is not guaranteed in the Texas Bill of Rights. 
B)  A republican form of government is part of a system of representative democracy. 
C)  Under a representative government, all political power derives from the people. 
D)  In the Texas Constitution, it is explicitly stated that the people have the right to reform, alter, or to abolish their government. A

Question 4

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 5

How does Texas's mistrust of government and resistance to change manifest itself in the current constitution? How does this conflict with the political preferences for limited government?

Accepted Answer

a. Historical influences: The Mexican co

Question 6

Amendments to the Texas Constitution can address technical issues faced by state agencies and local governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Texas Constitution became a place where special interests could seek to promote and protect their own agendas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first federal constitution that Texas operated under was the Mexican Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Texas Constitution explicitly discusses the role of the state in providing education at all levels, including colleges and universities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under the Constitution of 1869, how often were legislative sessions set to be held?

Accepted Answer

A)  biannually 
B)  annually 
C)  semiannually 
D)  only when called by the governor 
A)  biannually 
B)  annually 
C)  semiannually 
D)  only when called by the governor

Question 11

Both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions require voter approval for any proposed amendments to take effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 when Texas became an independent country. 
C)  Texas has always had a unicameral legislature. 
D)  Texas created the first tricameral legislature. 
A)  Since independence from Mexico, Texas has had a bicameral legislature. 
B)  Texas's first unicameral legislature was established when Texas became an independent country. 
C)  Texas has always had a unicameral legislature. 
D)  Texas created the first tricameral legislature.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

a. Seven Constitutions: The Constitution

Question 14

Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were a consortium of railroad entrepreneurs who wanted a constitution that would aid business interests. 
B)  They were a group of pro-Union Republicans who controlled the state after the Civil War. 
C)  They were an agricultural group who wanted a government that would improve the plight of farmers. 
D)  They were early wildcatters who wanted land grants from the state so they could explore for oil. 
A)  They were a consortium of railroad entrepreneurs who wanted a constitution that would aid business interests. 
B)  They were a group of pro-Union Republicans who controlled the state after the Civil War. 
C)  They were an agricultural group who wanted a government that would improve the plight of farmers. 
D)  They were early wildcatters who wanted land grants from the state so they could explore for oil.

Question 15

The Texas Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a republican form of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Texas Constitution of 1876 was designed to limit the power of government, especially of the governor's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the powers of the national government is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The only powers of the national government are those specifically stated. 
B)  The amount of power the national government has exercised has grown over the last 200 years as a result of the "necessary and proper clause." 
C)  Powers of the national government are delegated by the state governments. 
D)  Powers of the national government are equal to the powers of the state governments. 
A)  The only powers of the national government are those specifically stated. 
B)  The amount of power the national government has exercised has grown over the last 200 years as a result of the "necessary and proper clause." 
C)  Powers of the national government are delegated by the state governments. 
D)  Powers of the national government are equal to the powers of the state governments.

Question 18

The Texas Bill of Rights is different from the U.S. Bill of Rights because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a separate document from the Texas Constitution. 
B)  it does not list any specific protections for those accused of committing a crime. 
C)  it is shorter than the federal Bill of Rights, containing only three protections. 
D)  it grants rights and protections that are not found in the U.S. Bill of Rights. 
A)  it is a separate document from the Texas Constitution. 
B)  it does not list any specific protections for those accused of committing a crime. 
C)  it is shorter than the federal Bill of Rights, containing only three protections. 
D)  it grants rights and protections that are not found in the U.S. Bill of Rights.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT found in the Texas Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantees of equal treatment under law 
B)  guarantees of no religious tests for officeholders 
C)  the right to employment 
D)  the right to trial by jury 
A)  guarantees of equal treatment under law 
B)  guarantees of no religious tests for officeholders 
C)  the right to employment 
D)  the right to trial by jury

Question 20

When drafting the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to create a government based on which of the following principles?

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

The Texas Constitution of 1866 did not exclude former secessionists from voting.

The state of Texas has had three constitutions in the course of its history.

Which of the following statements about republican government is NOT accurate?

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

How does Texas's mistrust of government and resistance to change manifest itself in the current constitution? How does this conflict with the political preferences for limited government?

Amendments to the Texas Constitution can address technical issues faced by state agencies and local governments.

The Texas Constitution became a place where special interests could seek to promote and protect their own agendas.

The first federal constitution that Texas operated under was the Mexican Constitution.

The Texas Constitution explicitly discusses the role of the state in providing education at all levels, including colleges and universities.

Under the Constitution of 1869, how often were legislative sessions set to be held?

Both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions require voter approval for any proposed amendments to take effect.

Which statement best describes the structure of the Texas legislature?

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

Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?

The Texas Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a republican form of government.

The Texas Constitution of 1876 was designed to limit the power of government, especially of the governor's office.

Which of the following statements about the powers of the national government is most accurate?

The Texas Bill of Rights is different from the U.S. Bill of Rights because

Which of the following is NOT found in the Texas Bill of Rights?

When drafting the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to create a government based on which of the following principles?

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Exam 2: The Texas Constitution

The Texas Constitution of 1866 did not exclude former secessionists from voting.

The state of Texas has had three constitutions in the course of its history.

Which of the following statements about republican government is NOT accurate?

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

How does Texas's mistrust of government and resistance to change manifest itself in the current constitution? How does this conflict with the political preferences for limited government?

Amendments to the Texas Constitution can address technical issues faced by state agencies and local governments.

The Texas Constitution became a place where special interests could seek to promote and protect their own agendas.

The first federal constitution that Texas operated under was the Mexican Constitution.

The Texas Constitution explicitly discusses the role of the state in providing education at all levels, including colleges and universities.

Under the Constitution of 1869, how often were legislative sessions set to be held?

Both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions require voter approval for any proposed amendments to take effect.

Which statement best describes the structure of the Texas legislature?

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

Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?

The Texas Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a republican form of government.

The Texas Constitution of 1876 was designed to limit the power of government, especially of the governor's office.

Which of the following statements about the powers of the national government is most accurate?

The Texas Bill of Rights is different from the U.S. Bill of Rights because

Which of the following is NOT found in the Texas Bill of Rights?

When drafting the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to create a government based on which of the following principles?

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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