All but one of these principles of government organization was included in the Texas Constitution of 1876. The exception is
A. a plural executive with the election of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general,
treasurer, and land commissioner.
B. a legislature limited to biennial sessions unless called by the governor.
C. a state court system in which judges are elected.
D. an amendment process limited to constitutional amendments to be approved by voters.
E. a restrictive Bill of Rights.
Q. 2The Constitutional Convention of 1974 failed for all but one of the following reasons.
A. It was comprised of Texas legislators who were thinking about reelection and subject to
pressures from lobbyists.
B. A supermajority of two-thirds of the delegates was required for final passage.
C. Differences over the right-to-work issue were irreconcilable.
D. The Constitutional Revision Committee had prepared a radical draft of a constitution prior to
the convention.
E. A group of obstructionist delegates were opposed to a new constitution no matter what form it
took.
Q. 3A higher percentage of Texans lack health insurance than in any other state.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 4Which of Texas's state constitutions is viewed as its best based on its simplicity and inclusion of general constitutional principals?
A. The Constitution of 1845, when Texas was admitted to the union as a state
B. The Constitution of 1861, when Texas joined the Confederate States of America
C. The Constitution of 1866, adopted under Reconstruction
D. The Constitution of 1869, adopted in compliance with congressional Reconstruction policies
E. The Constitution of 1876, adopted at the end of Reconstruction
Q. 5Texas runs one of the highest quality public health programs for the poor in the country.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 6Texas has a history of improving social programs only after being required to do so by the courts.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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