Question 1

The 1999 constitutional revision effort resulted in which of the following?

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A)  Increased the terms of both houses, to 4 and 6 years
B)  Instituted term limits for all elected state officeholders
C)  Created a veto session for the legislature (to meet after a post-session gubernatorial veto) 
D)  Consolidated power in the executive by creating a nine-member cabinet
E)  None of the above. The legislature never considered the proposed 1999 constitution.

Question 2

Examine the trend in the increase of the rate of constitutional amendments in Texas since the 1930s,and speculate as to the reasons for the increase.

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The trend in the increase of the rate of...

Question 3

Political scientist Janice May,emeritus professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin,states that "Texas has probably the most disintegrated and fragmented administrative organization in the country." Dr.May is alluding to problems related to

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A)  the nature of the Texas plural executive as structured by the Texas Constitution of 1876.
B)  difficulties in the administration of higher education in Texas including the University of Texas system.
C)  the organization and administration of the Texas legislature following redistricting problems in the early years of the twenty-first century.
D)  structural problems in the operation and administration of Texas counties and municipalities under the current statutory regimen relating to home rule status.
E)  the difficulties created by the lack of consistent organization in the courts across the state in the administration of justice in Texas.

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

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A)  A declaration of rights
B)  A bicameral Congress
C)  An Executive branch
D)  Homestead protection
E)  Universal male citizenship

Question 5

Why were the eight constitutional amendments submitted by the legislature to voters in 1975 overwhelmingly defeated by Texas voters?

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In 1975, Texas voters were presented wit...

Question 6

What factors led to creation of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974?
 How successful was the convention?

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The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974 was created in response to several factors. One of the main reasons was the need to modernize and update the state's constitution, which had become outdated and overly complex. The existing constitution, which had been in place since 1876, was seen as inadequate for addressing the needs of a rapidly growing and changing state.

Another factor was the desire to address issues of inequality and discrimination, particularly in the areas of education and civil rights. There was also a push to decentralize power and provide for more local control, as well as to streamline the state government and make it more efficient.

The convention was largely successful in achieving its goals. The new constitution, which was approved by voters in 1975, addressed many of the issues that had been identified, including modernizing the state's government structure, providing for equal educational opportunities, and protecting individual rights. It also decentralized power by giving more authority to local governments.

Overall, the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974 was successful in addressing the pressing issues facing the state and in creating a more modern and effective governing framework.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes how the Texas Constitution of 1876 has changed since its enactment?

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A)  There has been only one major overhaul.
B)  There have been several major overhauls.
C)  The Constitution has undergone piecemeal revision.
D)  The Constitution has doubled in size nearly every year since its enactment.
E)  The Constitution has remained essentially unchanged from when it was first enacted. C

Question 8

In what decade were the most amendments added to the Texas Constitution of 1876?

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A)  1870s
B)  1930s
C)  1960s
D)  1980s
E)  2000s

Question 9

The Texas governor during the Constitutional Convention of 1875 was E.J.Davis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a criticism leveled against the Texas Constitution of 1876?

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A)  Its many amendments, some of which are poorly written and confusing, make for a disorganized government.
B)  The numbering of sections in heavily amendment articles is difficult if not impossible to follow due to missing letters and duplication.
C)  It reinforces a form of plural executive that limits the power of the governor to implement public policy.
D)  Though the constitution declares the governor as the chief executive, it also denies him or her the powers necessary to perform that role.
E)  It places virtually no restrictions on local government.

Question 11

The president of the 1974 Constitutional Convention referred to members of the convention who opposed any revision of the existing constitution as

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A)  revisionists.
B)  cockroaches.
C)  nay-sayers.
D)  anarchists.
E)  obstructionists.

Question 12

The so-called "right to work" provision contributed to the demise of the 1974 comprehensive constitutional reform effort.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most of the delegates to the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 were merchants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Congressional Reconstruction required the former states of the Confederacy to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment in order to be readmitted to the union.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Texas joined the United States as the twenty-eighth state and the U.S.Congress accepted the new constitution for the State of Texas in

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A)  1845.
B)  1836.
C)  1828.
D)  1889.
E)  1861.

Question 16

A so-called "right-to-work" provision states that

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A)  membership or non-membership in a union cannot be a condition of employment.
B)  non-union members cannot benefit from the union's collective bargaining actions.
C)  only union members can pay union dues.
D)  employers can prevent employees from organizing union membership.
E)  employment cannot be denied an individual because of race, color, or national origin.

Question 17

Over time,the Texas Constitution has typically grown longer,more detailed,and more confusing.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Often cited as among the best of all contemporary constitutions,the 1845 Texas Constitution was noted for its straightforward and simple form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_______ led to the drafting of the 1861 Constitution.

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A)  Secession
B)  Presidential reconstruction
C)  Congressional reconstruction
D)  Independence
E)  Statehood

Question 20

A statutory constitution seeks to control the powers of

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A)  the government.
B)  the people.
C)  corporations.
D)  interest groups.
E)  railroads.

Exam 16: The Texas Constitution

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Examine the trend in the increase of the rate of constitutional amendments in Texas since the 1930s,and speculate as to the reasons for the increase.

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Political scientist Janice May,emeritus professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin,states that "Texas has probably the most disintegrated and fragmented administrative organization in the country." Dr.May is alluding to problems related to

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Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

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Why were the eight constitutional amendments submitted by the legislature to voters in 1975 overwhelmingly defeated by Texas voters?

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The Texas governor during the Constitutional Convention of 1875 was E.J.Davis.

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The president of the 1974 Constitutional Convention referred to members of the convention who opposed any revision of the existing constitution as

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The so-called "right to work" provision contributed to the demise of the 1974 comprehensive constitutional reform effort.

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Most of the delegates to the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 were merchants.

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Often cited as among the best of all contemporary constitutions,the 1845 Texas Constitution was noted for its straightforward and simple form.

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Examine the trend in the increase of the rate of constitutional amendments in Texas since the 1930s,and speculate as to the reasons for the increase.

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Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

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The Texas governor during the Constitutional Convention of 1875 was E.J.Davis.

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The so-called "right to work" provision contributed to the demise of the 1974 comprehensive constitutional reform effort.

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Most of the delegates to the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 were merchants.

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Congressional Reconstruction required the former states of the Confederacy to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment in order to be readmitted to the union.

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Texas joined the United States as the twenty-eighth state and the U.S.Congress accepted the new constitution for the State of Texas in

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