Why has the Texas Constitution continually needed to be amended?

Why has the Texas Constitution continually needed to be amended?
 
  A) because it is so short and non-restrictive
  B) because it is so short and was poorly written
  C) because it is so vague and non-restrictive
  D) because it is so detailed and restrictive

 Q. 2

A governor decides that he or she wants to explore a run for president. After six months, the prospective candidate cannot seem to generate any widespread interest or raise funds so he or she drops out of consideration for the presidential election. This scenario is an example of which stage of the presidential processes?
 
  A) prenomination
  B) nomination
  C) national convention
  D) general election
  E) electoral college

 Q. 3

Which is NOT a correct statement about the present-day Texas Constitution?
 
  A) It is one of the most restrictive state constitutions.
  B) It is one of the most frequently amended state constitutions.
  C) It is the longest of all the state constitutions,.
  D) It is one of the most detailed state constitutions.

 Q. 4

What is the purpose of exploratory committees?
 
  A) They seek negative publicity on electoral opponents.
  B) They are formed in order to determine if public policy is in agreement with public opinion.
  C) Potential presidential candidates use them to assess the feasibility of making a formal declaration of official candidacy.
  D) They represent the electoral equivalent of an ethics investigation.
  E) They are committees appointed by Congress to assess the needs of Americans.

 Q. 5

Which statement most accurately reflects constitutional amendments presented to voters in Texas since 1995?
 
  A) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very low and most amendments presented to voters have been approved.
  B) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very low and most amendments presented to voters have been rejected.
  C) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very high and most amendments presented to voters have been rejected.
  D) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very high and most amendments presented to voters have been approved.

 Q. 6

A stage of a presidential election in which individuals can be said to test the waters is the ________.
 
  A) prenomination campaign
  B) nomination campaign
  C) national convention
  D) general election campaign
  E) electoral college