Question 1

Thinking about the constitutions of Texas and the United States, both are based upon which fundamental idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political power is derived from the people. 
B)  Political power is divided into two separate parts and placed in separate branches of government. 
C)  the idea of community rights 
D)  the subordinate role that Texas has in the federal system 
A)  Political power is derived from the people. 
B)  Political power is divided into two separate parts and placed in separate branches of government. 
C)  the idea of community rights 
D)  the subordinate role that Texas has in the federal system

Question 2

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

Accepted Answer

A)  1828 
B)  1869 
C)  1876 
D)  1888 
A)  1828 
B)  1869 
C)  1876 
D)  1888

Question 3

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was written by members of the Republican Party, including ten elected African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Texas Constitution requires which of the following for amending the state constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a two-thirds vote in both houses of the state legislature and a majority vote from the voters of Texas 
B)  only a majority vote from the voters of Texas 
C)  the governor's signature 
D)  a two-thirds vote in county conventions convened for the purpose of amending the constitution 
A)  a two-thirds vote in both houses of the state legislature and a majority vote from the voters of Texas 
B)  only a majority vote from the voters of Texas 
C)  the governor's signature 
D)  a two-thirds vote in county conventions convened for the purpose of amending the constitution

Question 5

There have been several calls to revamp the Texas Constitution. What has been the rationale for significant changes to the Texas Constitution? Describe the attempt in the mid-1970s to change it. Why did the attempt fail?

Accepted Answer

a. Scandals or policy needs are reasons

Question 6

Describe the particular historical conditions under which the Texas Constitution of 1876 was drafted. What were some of the main principles behind the Texas Constitution of 1876? What are some of the most important aspects of the constitution that reflect the political philosophy of its framers?

Accepted Answer

a. Historical reasons for the Constituti

Question 7

Under Article 7 of the Texas Constitution, the State Board of Education has responsibility for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The University of Texas 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  elementary and secondary education 
D)  community colleges 
A)  The University of Texas 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  elementary and secondary education 
D)  community colleges

Question 8

According to the __________________, the U.S. Constitution takes precedence over the Texas Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)  supremacy clause 
B)  separation of powers clause 
C)  necessary and proper clause 
D)  delegate powers 
A)  supremacy clause 
B)  separation of powers clause 
C)  necessary and proper clause 
D)  delegate powers

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to create advertising campaigns related to proposed constitutional amendments?

Accepted Answer

A)  interest groups either in favor or against the proposed amendment 
B)  political parties trying to mobilize their traditional voters 
C)  county officials who are required to run "get out the vote" campaigns 
D)  the state, since the constitution is a state-wide document 
A)  interest groups either in favor or against the proposed amendment 
B)  political parties trying to mobilize their traditional voters 
C)  county officials who are required to run "get out the vote" campaigns 
D)  the state, since the constitution is a state-wide document

Question 10

Which component of the current Texas Constitution was designed to prevent future governors from abusing power like Governor Edmund Davis did under the Constitution of 1869?

Accepted Answer

A)  universal suffrage 
B)  the plural executive 
C)  the Bill of Rights 
D)  independent state grounds 
A)  universal suffrage 
B)  the plural executive 
C)  the Bill of Rights 
D)  independent state grounds

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1865 is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas had to accept the abolition of slavery. 
B)  Texas had to repudiate the war debt incurred by the state. 
C)  Texas had to return to the federal government parts of Oklahoma seized by Texas Confederate soldiers. 
D)  The state had to formally reject the right of secession. 
A)  Texas had to accept the abolition of slavery. 
B)  Texas had to repudiate the war debt incurred by the state. 
C)  Texas had to return to the federal government parts of Oklahoma seized by Texas Confederate soldiers. 
D)  The state had to formally reject the right of secession.

Question 12

The U.S. Supreme Court in Texas v. White et al. (1869) ruled that Texas did secede from the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Constitution of 1836 showed the direct influence of the U.S. Constitution through the inclusion of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  state retention of ownership of mineral rights 
B)  a unicameral legislature 
C)  a judicial system with four levels 
D)  government divided into three branches with a system of checks and balances 
A)  state retention of ownership of mineral rights 
B)  a unicameral legislature 
C)  a judicial system with four levels 
D)  government divided into three branches with a system of checks and balances

Question 14

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

Accepted Answer

A)  was successful in drafting a new version of the Texas Constitution that was ratified by voters in November 1975. 
B)  failed to include enough sitting members of the legislature, so the Texas Supreme Court invalidated its proposed new constitution. 
C)  adopted a proposed constitution by a two-thirds vote. 
D)  was unable to reach an agreement on a proposed new constitution. 
A)  was successful in drafting a new version of the Texas Constitution that was ratified by voters in November 1975. 
B)  failed to include enough sitting members of the legislature, so the Texas Supreme Court invalidated its proposed new constitution. 
C)  adopted a proposed constitution by a two-thirds vote. 
D)  was unable to reach an agreement on a proposed new constitution.

Question 15

Which of the following is found in the Texas Constitution, but not in the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill of Rights 
B)  separation of powers 
C)  supremacy clause 
D)  Equal Rights Amendment 
A)  Bill of Rights 
B)  separation of powers 
C)  supremacy clause 
D)  Equal Rights Amendment

Question 16

When writing the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow interpretation and flexibility so that it would not have to be frequently amended. 
B)  facilitate the development of an expansion of the railroad and other technological advances. 
C)  expand services provided by the state to meet the new needs of a growing population. 
D)  limit the power of the state government in order to prevent corruption. 
A)  allow interpretation and flexibility so that it would not have to be frequently amended. 
B)  facilitate the development of an expansion of the railroad and other technological advances. 
C)  expand services provided by the state to meet the new needs of a growing population. 
D)  limit the power of the state government in order to prevent corruption.

Question 17

Texas has operated under how many constitutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8 
A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8

Question 18

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 19

Texas has used its ownership of mineral rights in some parts of the state to fund education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Thinking about the constitutions of Texas and the United States, both are based upon which fundamental idea?

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was written by members of the Republican Party, including ten elected African Americans.

The Texas Constitution requires which of the following for amending the state constitution?

There have been several calls to revamp the Texas Constitution. What has been the rationale for significant changes to the Texas Constitution? Describe the attempt in the mid-1970s to change it. Why did the attempt fail?

Describe the particular historical conditions under which the Texas Constitution of 1876 was drafted. What were some of the main principles behind the Texas Constitution of 1876? What are some of the most important aspects of the constitution that reflect the political philosophy of its framers?

Under Article 7 of the Texas Constitution, the State Board of Education has responsibility for which of the following?

According to the __________________, the U.S. Constitution takes precedence over the Texas Constitution.

Which of the following is most likely to create advertising campaigns related to proposed constitutional amendments?

Which component of the current Texas Constitution was designed to prevent future governors from abusing power like Governor Edmund Davis did under the Constitution of 1869?

Which of the following statements about the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1865 is NOT accurate?

The U.S. Supreme Court in Texas v. White et al. (1869) ruled that Texas did secede from the union.

The Constitution of 1836 showed the direct influence of the U.S. Constitution through the inclusion of which of the following?

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

Which of the following is found in the Texas Constitution, but not in the U.S. Constitution?

When writing the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to be able to

Texas has operated under how many constitutions?

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

Texas has used its ownership of mineral rights in some parts of the state to fund education.

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

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Exam 2: The Texas Constitution

Thinking about the constitutions of Texas and the United States, both are based upon which fundamental idea?

In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was written by members of the Republican Party, including ten elected African Americans.

The Texas Constitution requires which of the following for amending the state constitution?

There have been several calls to revamp the Texas Constitution. What has been the rationale for significant changes to the Texas Constitution? Describe the attempt in the mid-1970s to change it. Why did the attempt fail?

Describe the particular historical conditions under which the Texas Constitution of 1876 was drafted. What were some of the main principles behind the Texas Constitution of 1876? What are some of the most important aspects of the constitution that reflect the political philosophy of its framers?

Under Article 7 of the Texas Constitution, the State Board of Education has responsibility for which of the following?

According to the __________________, the U.S. Constitution takes precedence over the Texas Constitution.

Which of the following is most likely to create advertising campaigns related to proposed constitutional amendments?

Which component of the current Texas Constitution was designed to prevent future governors from abusing power like Governor Edmund Davis did under the Constitution of 1869?

Which of the following statements about the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1865 is NOT accurate?

The U.S. Supreme Court in Texas v. White et al. (1869) ruled that Texas did secede from the union.

The Constitution of 1836 showed the direct influence of the U.S. Constitution through the inclusion of which of the following?

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974

Which of the following is found in the Texas Constitution, but not in the U.S. Constitution?

When writing the Texas Constitution of 1876, the framers wanted to be able to

Texas has operated under how many constitutions?

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

Texas has used its ownership of mineral rights in some parts of the state to fund education.

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

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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