Political Science 2320 Review - Part One (Comprehensive)

Constitution

A _ is a basic document that establishes the rules by which a state governs.

d. U.S. Constitution

According to the legal experts and political theorist, which of the following most clearly meets the "ideal characteristics" for a constitution? a. The typical state constitution b. Constitution of Alabama c. Texas Constitution d. U.S. Constitution

Legislative

Article 3 of the constitution refers to the _ branch.

Contracts between the government and the people.

Constitutions are...

Constitutions are...

Contracts between the government and the people.

Shared between national and state governments.

In a federal system of government, power is...

Legislature

In all states the _ can propose changes to the state constitution.

A check on the actions of government.

Separation of powers provides...

A unitary form of government.

The 1836 constitution of the Republic of Texas provided for...

One

The Bill of Rights is Article _ of the Texas Constitution.

Fourteenth.

The Equal Protection Clause and Due Process Clause of the _ Amendment extend protections of the Bill of Rights to the actions of state and local governments.

Congress.

The Interstate Commerce Clause is an article in the U.S. Constitution that gives the _ the exclusive power to regulate commerce between states.

- Reestablished many statewide and local elected offices. - Reflected the traditionalistic political culture of the state. - restricted the powers of the legislature.

The constitution of 1876...

Describes the executive branch and sets the length of the governors term.

Article 4 of the Texas Constitution...

a. Descries the judicial branch. b. outlines the qualifications for judges in Texas.

Article 5 of the Texas Constitution... (Check all that apply.) a. Descries the judicial branch. b. outlines the qualifications for judges in Texas. c. Excludes Supreme Court justices from the requirement that they be licensed to practice law in state. d. Provides for a single high court overseeing multiple lower courts.

One; Eight

Article _, Section _, grants Congress the right to tax and spend to promote general welfare.

Has more amendments and much longer.

As compared to the "average" state constitution, Texas's constitution...

During most of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a system called _ federalism operated in the U.S., under which the national government exercised powers delegated to it by the Constitution and the state governments provided basic services to citizens.

Dual Federalism.

Dual Federalism.

During most of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a system called _ _ operated in the U.S., under which the national government exercised powers delegated to it by the Constitution and the state governments provided basic services to citizens.

Strong executive authority.

Fear of what led to the plural executive system that is used in Texas today?

Distributes power between the national and state governments.

How does the U.S Constitution create a federal system?

Proposed by the state legislatures and approved by voters.

Most state constitutional amendments are...

Statues; Ordinances

Under the supremacy principles, _ passed by state legislatures are superior to the - passed by local governments.

To recognize basic freedoms.

What is the function of statements on civil liberties in state constitutions?

b. Article 6: suffrage d. Article 17: amending the constitution

Which of the following correctly identify an article of the Texas Constitution and the general topic it addresses? (Select all that apply.) a. Article 13: education b. Article 6: suffrage c. Article 12: creation and structure of countries d. Article 17: amending the constitution

b. Instruct a government on what it can and cannot do

Which of the following describes the primary purpose of constitutions? a. Establish laws b. Instruct a government on what it can and cannot do c. Create and empower legislative bodies d. Lay the groundwork for political parties

b. Legislature

Which of the following dictates the ballot wording of all constitutional amendments in Texas? a.. Texas Election Code b. Legislature c. Supreme Court d. Governor

a. Unclear organization b. Constant change d. Archaic language f. Overly long

Which of the following identify general criticisms that can be made of the Texas Constitution? (Select all that apply.) a. Unclear organization b. Constant change c. Too flexible d. Archaic language e. Not enough detail f. Overly long

b. It was essentially the same as the 1845 constitution. d. It prohibited the emancipation of slaves. e. It contained a provision to secede from the Union.

Which of the following is true of the 1861 constitution? (Select all that apply.) a. It was a radical departure of past and future constitutions. b. It was essentially the same as the 1845 constitution. c. It stated its neutrality in matters between the Union and Confederacy. d. It prohibited the emancipation of slaves. e. It contained a provision to secede from the Union.

c. A state religion d. A unicameral legislature

Which of the following was part of the state constitution of Coahuila y Texas in 1827? (Select all that apply.) a. A bill of rights b. A bicameral legislature c. A state religion d. A unicameral legislature e. A recognition of slavery