TEXAS GOVT 2306 EXAM 1 - Review
Which statement abut the Texas Bill of Rights is accurate? a) It guarantees some right that are not found in the U.S. Bill of Rights b) It duplicates the U.S. Bill of Rights c) It is unusual, since state constitutions generally do not have a bill of rights d) it guarantees gay marriage
a) It guarantees some right that are not found in the U.S. Bill of Rights
The current Texas Constitution was written a) When Reconstruction ended, in the 1870's b) when the compromise of 1850 was adopted c) at the start of World War I, in 1914. d) in 1999
a) When Reconstruction ended, in the 1870's
The Grange was a) an organization of militant farmers that worked for improving condition of farmers in the late 1800s b) one of the original geographical areas of Texas c) an interest group that was established to counter the rising power of the Tea Party d) the name of the original Texas Constitution
a) an organization of militant farmers that worked for improving condition of farmers in the late 1800s
Under the Republic of Texas, the constitution established a _______________ legislature, meaning two bodies, rather that a _____________ legislature. a) bicameral; unicameral b) unicameral; bicameral c) confederate; united d) assembly-elected; board-elected
a) bicameral; unicameral
The individuals responsible for writing the various constitutions for the state of Texas have been concerned about a) granting broad discretionary power to state officeholders to achieve their goals b) placing undue limits on the discretionary power of state officeholders to achieve their goals c) ensuring that a diverse section of Texas citizens serve in elected office d) making the constitution too long and detailed
a) granting broad discretionary power to state officeholders to achieve their goals
The Texas Constitution provides for a state legislature with more members in the ____________ than in the __________. a) Senate; House b) House; Senate c) caucuses; committees d) executive agencies; Senate
b) House; Senate
Article 8 of the Texas Constitution deals with taxation and revenue. If a personal income tax were to be adopted, what does the article require? a) It requires all taxes be approved through the Texas Supreme Court b) Registered voters in the state must approve of a personal income tax c) Only business and land owners will have income taxed d) The revenues must be used for specific purposes, such as police pension plans
b) Registered voters in the state must approve of a personal income tax
The U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution are similar in that both a) are brief and concise documents b) list essential rights for citizens c) have no stipulations for impeachment d) limit the role of the federal government
b) list essential rights for citizens
The constitution that replaced the Texas Constitution of 1845 called for Texas to a) join the Union. b) secede from the Union. c) establish its own independent republic. d) impeach governor Sam Houston.
b) secede from the Union.
The Constitution of 1836, which established the government of the Republic of Texas, resembles the U.S Constitution in that it a) called for universal suffrage, regardless of race or gender b) was brief and flexible and established a bicameral legislature and three branches of government c) included provisions about community property, homestead expansion, and debtor relief. d) established a unicameral legislature whose leader also ran the executive branch
b) was brief and flexible and established a bicameral legislature and three branches of government
The people who wrote the Constitution of 1876 wanted to return control of government to "the people", by which they meant all a) adult citizens of Texas b) adult male citizens of Texas c) adult white male citizens of Texas d) citizens except carpetbaggers and scalawags
c) adult white male citizens of Texas
One idea embodied in the Texas Constitution is ____________, which asserts that different levels of government will assert authority over the same citizens. a) separation of powers b) checks and balances c) federalism d) sovereignty of the people
c) federalism
What is guaranteed under the Texas Constitution? a) the right to secede b) the right to citizenship c) public transportation system d) a public education system
c) public transportation system
According to Article 15 of the Texas Constitution, a) only treason is an impeachable offense b) judges may remove an elected official from office through impeachment c) the House and Senate (and the courts) can decide what constitutes as an impeachable offense d) the governor cannot be removed from office through the process of impeachment
c) the House and Senate (and the courts) can decide what constitutes as an impeachable offense
What can be stated about the Texas Ordinance of Secession in 1861? a) Texans initially voted against the ordinance and decide to remain in the Union b) Supported for secession was the highest among the oil barons and cattle ranchers c) the ordinance proclaimed that the federal government was established for the white race d) Governor Sam Houston supported the ordinance and the choice to secede
c) the ordinance proclaimed that the federal government was established for the white race
The Constitution of 1869 included which of the following elements? a) The incorporation of the 14th Amendment guarantees of equality before the law b) gubernation power to appointed judges c) a reduction in the number of state supreme court judges d) All of these are correct
d) All of these are correct
The Texas Constitution includes all the following elements EXCEPT a) separation of powers b) checks and balances c) a guarantee of individual rights d) a necessary and proper clause
d) a necessary and proper clause
The constitution of 1876 was reaction to the Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 because the 1869 constitution a) was too short b) gave too much power to the agricultural interest c) was written by those who were loyal to the Confederacy during the Civil War d) was seen as giving the governor too much power
d) was seen as giving the governor too much power
