Question 1

The Texas Constitution has been amended significantly more times than the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution grants broad sweeping powers to the Texas legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Texas is currently being governed by the sixth constitution since it achieved independence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

As a result of Texas's conservative tradition, the Texas Constitution:

Accepted Answer

A)  contains much statutory material which is not found in the national constitution 
B)  strictly limits the power of the governor 
C)  imposes numerous restraints on the Texas legislature 
D)  all of the above are true statements 
A)  contains much statutory material which is not found in the national constitution 
B)  strictly limits the power of the governor 
C)  imposes numerous restraints on the Texas legislature 
D)  all of the above are true statements

Question 5

Which of the following is not a focus for those seeking revision of the Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  annual sessions of the Texas legislature 
B)  a more rational structure for the Texas court system 
C)  an executive branch modeled on the national executive branch 
D)  a change in the jury system used by Texas courts 
A)  annual sessions of the Texas legislature 
B)  a more rational structure for the Texas court system 
C)  an executive branch modeled on the national executive branch 
D)  a change in the jury system used by Texas courts

Question 6

Why do special interests seek to have favorable provisions written into the Texas Constitution rather than into law?

Accepted Answer

Special interests may seek to have favor

Question 7

The Texas Constitution differs from the national constitution by granting broad powers to the government with few limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Texas Constitution contains many "deadwood" sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The principle of separation of power and checks and balances is found in both the U.S. and state constitutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following factors was most responsible for the failure of the effort to revise the Texas Constitution in 1993?

Accepted Answer

A)  more immediate problems such as the budget shortfall, school finance, and problems with the prison system intervened 
B)  withdrawal of the proposal by its authors 
C)  opposition by the governor 
D)  opposition by the media 
A)  more immediate problems such as the budget shortfall, school finance, and problems with the prison system intervened 
B)  withdrawal of the proposal by its authors 
C)  opposition by the governor 
D)  opposition by the media

Question 11

The most important function of a constitution is to establish legitimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Amendments to the Texas Constitution may be proposed by

Accepted Answer

A)  the legislature by a two-thirds vote of each house 
B)  by the governor of Texas through an executive order 
C)  by the voter's of the state through a petition signed by a given percentage of the state's voters 
D)  either the governor or the state's voters 
A)  the legislature by a two-thirds vote of each house 
B)  by the governor of Texas through an executive order 
C)  by the voter's of the state through a petition signed by a given percentage of the state's voters 
D)  either the governor or the state's voters

Question 13

The Texas Constitution, with regard to the executive branch, provides for the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  an executive in which authority is centralized in the governor's office 
B)  an executive in which the governor appoints all of the other state-wide office holders 
C)  a "fragmented" or "disintegrated" executive branch 
D)  an executive branch in which the top officials are appointed by a committee of the legislature 
A)  an executive in which authority is centralized in the governor's office 
B)  an executive in which the governor appoints all of the other state-wide office holders 
C)  a "fragmented" or "disintegrated" executive branch 
D)  an executive branch in which the top officials are appointed by a committee of the legislature

Question 14

The Texas Constitution strictly limits the length of time the Texas legislature may meet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Texas Constitution creates an executive branch which fragments executive authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Texas Constitution grants broad powers to counties and allows them to organize as they choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The farmer's organization which played an important role in the post-reconstruction politics of Texas in the 1870's was known as the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Knight of Labor 
B)  Knights of the White Camellia 
C)  Patrons of Husbandry (the Grange) 
D)  Friend of the Working Man 
A)  the Knight of Labor 
B)  Knights of the White Camellia 
C)  Patrons of Husbandry (the Grange) 
D)  Friend of the Working Man

Question 18

One of the main principles of Jacksonian democracy was the belief that:

Accepted Answer

A)  judges should be appointed 
B)  all executive officials should be elected 
C)  Texas state senators should be elected to life terms 
D)  that voting should be limited to those with education and wealth 
A)  judges should be appointed 
B)  all executive officials should be elected 
C)  Texas state senators should be elected to life terms 
D)  that voting should be limited to those with education and wealth

Question 19

What are the four main purposes of a constitution? How does the Texas Constitution compare to the Constitution of the United States on one of these four purposes?

Accepted Answer

The four main purposes of a constitution

Question 20

Regarding the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the event of a conflict between the two documents, the Texas Bill of Rights prevails 
B)  in the event of a conflict between the two documents, the U.S. Bill of Rights prevails 
C)  the Texas Bill of Rights has been replaced by the U.S. Bill of Rights 
D)  the U.S. Bill of Rights has been replaced by the Texas Bill of Rights 
A)  in the event of a conflict between the two documents, the Texas Bill of Rights prevails 
B)  in the event of a conflict between the two documents, the U.S. Bill of Rights prevails 
C)  the Texas Bill of Rights has been replaced by the U.S. Bill of Rights 
D)  the U.S. Bill of Rights has been replaced by the Texas Bill of Rights

The Texas Constitution has been amended significantly more times than the U.S. Constitution.

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution grants broad sweeping powers to the Texas legislature.

Texas is currently being governed by the sixth constitution since it achieved independence.

As a result of Texas's conservative tradition, the Texas Constitution:

Which of the following is not a focus for those seeking revision of the Texas Constitution?

Why do special interests seek to have favorable provisions written into the Texas Constitution rather than into law?

The Texas Constitution differs from the national constitution by granting broad powers to the government with few limitations.

The Texas Constitution contains many "deadwood" sections.

The principle of separation of power and checks and balances is found in both the U.S. and state constitutions.

Which of the following factors was most responsible for the failure of the effort to revise the Texas Constitution in 1993?

The most important function of a constitution is to establish legitimacy.

Amendments to the Texas Constitution may be proposed by

The Texas Constitution, with regard to the executive branch, provides for the following:

The Texas Constitution strictly limits the length of time the Texas legislature may meet.

The Texas Constitution creates an executive branch which fragments executive authority.

The Texas Constitution grants broad powers to counties and allows them to organize as they choose.

The farmer's organization which played an important role in the post-reconstruction politics of Texas in the 1870's was known as the _________________.

One of the main principles of Jacksonian democracy was the belief that:

What are the four main purposes of a constitution? How does the Texas Constitution compare to the Constitution of the United States on one of these four purposes?

Regarding the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution, which statement is true?

The Context of Texas Politics

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

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Exam 2: The Constitutional Setting

The Texas Constitution has been amended significantly more times than the U.S. Constitution.

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution grants broad sweeping powers to the Texas legislature.

Texas is currently being governed by the sixth constitution since it achieved independence.

As a result of Texas's conservative tradition, the Texas Constitution:

Which of the following is not a focus for those seeking revision of the Texas Constitution?

Why do special interests seek to have favorable provisions written into the Texas Constitution rather than into law?

The Texas Constitution differs from the national constitution by granting broad powers to the government with few limitations.

The Texas Constitution contains many "deadwood" sections.

The principle of separation of power and checks and balances is found in both the U.S. and state constitutions.

Which of the following factors was most responsible for the failure of the effort to revise the Texas Constitution in 1993?

The most important function of a constitution is to establish legitimacy.

Amendments to the Texas Constitution may be proposed by

The Texas Constitution, with regard to the executive branch, provides for the following:

The Texas Constitution strictly limits the length of time the Texas legislature may meet.

The Texas Constitution creates an executive branch which fragments executive authority.

The Texas Constitution grants broad powers to counties and allows them to organize as they choose.

The farmer's organization which played an important role in the post-reconstruction politics of Texas in the 1870's was known as the _________________.

One of the main principles of Jacksonian democracy was the belief that:

What are the four main purposes of a constitution? How does the Texas Constitution compare to the Constitution of the United States on one of these four purposes?

Regarding the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution, which statement is true?

The Context of Texas Politics

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

Filters