ch. 2: the american federal system and the texas state constitution

In 2015, the Texas legislature passed legislation allowing ______, greatly reducing local governments' ability to pass or enforce more strict regulation. a) abortion on demand b) "open carry" firearms c) prayer in schools d) same-sex marriage

"open carry" firearms

In what year was the Texas constitution that is called the "carpetbagger's constitution" adopted? a) 1866 b) 1861 c) 1869 d) 1876

1869

Of all of Texas's constitutions, which one provided for a strong centralized government? a) 1876 b) 1861 c) 1869 d) 1845

1869

In what year did the current Texas Constitution become effective? a) 1876 b) 1845 c) 1869 d) 1836

1876

Article III of the Texas Constitution states that the senate is composed of ______ members and the house of representatives is to be ______ members. a) 31; 150 b) 100; 200 c) 25; 100 d) 50; 435

31; 150

As of 2017, the current Texas Constitution has been amended ________ times. a) 491 b) 926 c) 27 d) 152

A

Discussion of the judicial department is in Article __ of the Texas Constitution. a) 5 b) 3 c) 2 d) 4

A

What is a reason that state constitutions are amended more frequently than the U.S. Constitution? a) State constitutions deal with a wider range of functions. b) Voter initiatives have a higher rate of approval than those amendments proposed by state legislatures. c) The legislature can approve state constitutional amendments. d) The U.S. Constitution has built-in limits.

A

Which of the following members of the executive branch is not elected by Texas voters? a) Secretary of State b) Commissioner of the General Land Office c) Lieutenant Governor d) Attorney General

A

Which of the following are key principles of the Texas Constitution: Check All That Apply a) limit the governments ability to act. b) strong division of power among an elected executive, legislative, and judicial bodies. c) provide checks and balances amongst officials to eliminate concentration of power. d) Create a governorship with centralized power.

A,B,C

Under the current constitution, which of the following are members of the executive branch? a) Governor b) Lt. Governor c) Secretary of State d) Attorney General

A,B,C,D

Check all of the following that apply to the Statehood Constitution of 1845: a) Women were granted property rights equal to those of men. b) A person's homestead was protected from forced sale to pay debts. c) The governor was limited to no consecutive terms. d) Bienial legislative session were adopted.

A,B,D

Check all of the following requirements needed to amend the Texas Constitution. a) A proposed constitutional amendment must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Texas House and Senate. b) The Governor approve the proposed amendment. c) A majority of Texas voters must approve the proposed amendment is a statewide election. d) The US House and Senate must approve the proposed amendments.

A,C

Check all of the following that apply to the Constitution of 1824 a) The State of Coahuila y Texas was officially formed. b) The legislature formed was bicameral. c) Citizens were granted religious freedom in the Bill of Rights. d) Slavery was not recognized as legal.

A,D

The principle of popular sovereignty holds that all power a) will ultimately be progressively distributed. b) rests with the people. c) is distributed by popular vote. d) is given to the people by divine right.

B

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Texas legislature? a) propose constitutional amendments b) appoint judges c) oversight of state agencies d) propose laws

B

Which of the following is not a power of the national government? a) Lay and collect taxes b) Provide education c) Punish those who violate federal laws. d) Raise and support armies

B

Which of the following statements if false regarding gas tax? a) The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon. b) California adds a gas tax of 45 cents per gallon, making it the hightest state tax. c) Both the federal and state governments have the power to tax gasoline. d) Texas gas tax is 20 cents per gallon.

B

Why does the Texas Constitution create a fragmented executive branch? a) poor writing that had the effect of fragmenting the executive, though this was not intended b) to limit the power of the governor c) to raise the status of the legislature d) a requirement established by the U.S. Congress in order for Texas to be readmitted to the Union

B

Why might the partisan election of judges be cause for concern? a) Campaign fundraising could distract judges. b) Judicial decisions may be politicized. c) The rule of law would be eliminated. d) Campaign functions mean less time for trying cases.

B

Check all that apply to the Republic of Texas Constitution of 1836 a) Presidential terms was limited to 4 years. b) Consecutive presidential terms were prohibited. c) Ministers were prohibited from holding office. d) Slavery was legalized.

B,C,D

After World War I, the Supreme Court required states to adhere to basic protections in the Bill of Rights through the use of clauses in the ______ Amendment. a) Tenth b) Eleventh c) Fourteenth d) Eighteenth

C

By what authority was the creation and existence of a U.S. national bank deemed legitimate? a) Interstate Commerce Clause b) Article 8 of the U.S. Constitution c) Necessary and Proper Clause d) U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison

C

In the U.S. federalist system, a) the federal government cannot withhold funds to force policies on states. b) states can ignore national policies and rulings if they conflict with state laws. c) federal law is supreme. d) states do not have to respect the judicial proceedings of other states.

C

In the process of the application of checks and balances, which of the following would be the last to happen? a) The governor issues an executive order respecting the implementation of the new law. b) The Texas Education Agency creates a program called "Eating for Life." c) The court declares a law unconstitutional. d) The legislature passes legislation which would require all public schools must teach a healthy lifestyle class.

C

One major difference between the U.S. and Texas constitutions is that a) the Texas constitution places more detailed qualifications for holding in office both houses of the legislature. b) the Texas constitution does not provide for three branches of government. c) the Texas constitution begins with the Bill of Rights. d) the Texas constitution does not specifically detail the amendment procedure.

C

The Texas executive is a ______ system. a) bicameral b) multifacited c) plural d) unitary

C

The current Texas Constitution was adopted in _____. a) 1976 b) 1869 c) 1876 d) 1936

C

Under the Texas constitution, the power to tax resides with a) the judiciary. b) the governor. c) the legislature. d) the bureaucracy.

C

Under the current Texas Constitution, the governor has which of the following power(s)? a) Power to appoint all members of the executive branch b) All of these are powers of the Texas Governor c) Use line item veto on budgetary measures d) Appoint Judges

C

When the U.S. Constitution was originally ratified, the ______ was seen as the better protector of the citizens. a) federal government b) judicial branch c) state governments

C

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Texas constitutions have limited government's authority to act? a) traditionalistic/individualistic culture of the state b) objections to the system imposed by the Reconstruction Constitution c) deep-rooted southern beliefs in centralized government d) longstanding distrust that started while under Mexican rule

C

Which of the following is an aspect of the 1845 constitution that was adapted from earlier Spanish law? a) the establishment of a state religion b) limited executive authority c) property rights for women d) the prohibition of slavery

C

Which of the following is not a power of the state governments? a) Conduct local, state and national elections. b) Administer family laws. c) Regulate interstate commerce. d) Protect property rights.

C

Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution contains the ______ clause establishing the U.S. Constitution as the law of the land that no federal or state law may violate. a) primacy b) establishment c) preemptive d) supremacy

D

Slavery was abolished under the ______. a) Statehood Constitution of 1845 b) Radical Reconstruction Constitution of 1869. c) Civil War Constitution of 1861 d) Reconstruction Constitution of 1866

D

The Civil War Constitution was adopted in a) 1824. b) 1845. c) 1836. d) 1861.

D

The Republic of Texas Constitution was adopted in a) 1848 b) 1824 c) 1861 d) 1836

D

Under the current Constitution, the Texas House of Representatives is made up of __________ members. a) 50 b) 31 c) 100 d) 150

D

Which of the following aspects of the process of amending the state constitution contributes to low voter turnout? a) low interest in the issues b) confusing ballot wording c) odd-year elections d) All of these answers are correct.

D

The Republic of Texas Constitution of 1836 was ______. a) a virtual copy of the U.S. Constitution b) a composite of the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of several southern states c) radically different than the U.S. Constitution d) similar to the U.S. Constitution, but completely unlike any other state constitution of the time

a composite of the u.s. constitution and the constitutions of several southern states

Select all that apply Which elements were part of the state constitution of Coahuila y Tejas in 1827? a) a bicameral legislature b) a unicameral legislature c) no recognition of slavery d) a bill of rights e) a state religion

a unicameral legislature no recognition of slavery a state religion

The 1836 constitution of the Republic of Texas provided for ______. a) unlimited terms for the president b) a federal form of government c) a state-sponsored religion d) a unitary form of government

a unitary form of government

Select all that apply Which of the following are reasons that voter turnout for constitutional amendments in Texas tends to be low? a) Amendments are often placed on ballots in odd-numbered years, when there are no state-wide elections. b) Voters are overwhelmed by too much information about elections and issues. c) Amendments are unlikely to pass. d) Voters are not particularly interested in the amendments.

amendments are often placed on ballots in odd-numbered years, when there are no state-wide elections voters are not particularly interested in the amendments

Which phrase best describes a constitutional convention as used in most states? a) an assembly of citizens who may propose general revisions to the state constitution b) a meeting of state legislators who draft an amendment to the state constitution c) a convention of delegates to the annual candidate nominating process d) an assembly of interest-group members who meet to approve constitutional amendments

an assembly of citizens who may propose general revisions to the state constitution

The U.S. Constitution specifically denies certain powers to ______. a) the states, but not the national government b) the national government, but not the states c) both the states and the national government

both the states and the national government

Which phrase best describes the ideal constitution, according to the textbook? a) long and inflexible b) clear and inflexible c) detailed and specific d) broad and flexible

broad and flexible

What was the primary objective of the authors of Texas's 1869 constitution? a) secession b) decentralization c) expulsion d) centralization

centralization

Based on the current political culture of Texas, the constitution will likely ______. a) be completely redrafted b) be the subject of increased lobbying by interest groups in support of broad change. c) continue to be amended in a piecemeal process d) remain an item of intense public interest and attention

continue to be amended in a piecemeal process

What are constitutions? a) agreements between the branches of government b) contracts between the government and the people c) understandings between the courts and the legislative branch d) sets of laws regulating citizens' behavior

contracts between the government and the people

The model of federal-state relations in which the federal government began to supply money to state and local governments to provide assistance to citizens is known as ______. a) cooperative federalism b) new federalism c) devolution of power d) dual federalism

cooperative federalism

Select all that apply Article V of the Texas Constitution ______. a) describes the judicial branch b) provides for a single high court overseeing multiple lower courts c) outlines the qualifications for judges in Texas d) excludes Supreme Court justices from the requirement that they be licensed to practice law in the state

describes the judicial branch outlines the qualifications for judges in texas

The "layer cake" comparison is used to describe ______ federalism, which began in the 1800s. a) cooperative b) new c) dual d) integrated

dual

Article VII of the Texas Constitution addresses ______. a) suffrage b) amending the Constitution c) education d) county structure

education

As compared to other states, Texas's bill of rights is a) equally permissive. b) far more conservative. c) far more liberal.

equally permissive

True or false: An equal rights amendment is not found in the U.S. or Texas Constitution.

false

True or false: Average voter turnout in a Texas Constitutional election is approximately 20% of the voting age population.

false

True or false: Following Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Texas moved quickly to integrate the races in public schools.

false

True or false: In Gonzales v. Raich (2005), the US Supreme Court ruled that each state has the power to legalize marijuana.

false

True or false: Neither the U.S. Constitution nor the Texas Constitution contain an equal rights amendment.

false

True or false: The U.S. Constitution has been amended 32 times.

false

True or false: Under American federalism, the US Constitution defines the limits of state governments.

false

True or false: When compared to other states, Texas has the most amended constitution.

false

The 1824 constitution was ______ in concept. a) consolidated b) confederal c) federalist d) unitary

federalist

Under Article IV of the Texas Constitution, how many positions in the executive branch are elected? a) one b) two c) three d) five

five

Which clause of Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution requires one state to recognize a divorce concluded in another state? a) Privileges and Immunities b) Due Process c) Interstate Commerce d) Full Faith and Credit

full faith and credit

What constitutional clause addresses issues of divorce, child custody, and same-sex marriage across all states? a) Interstate Commerce Clause b) Necessary and Proper Clause c) Full Faith and Credit Clause d) Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship Clause

full faith and credit clause

Select all that apply Under Article IV of the Texas Constitution, the executive branch consists of the ______. a) chief justice b) governor c) attorney general d) lieutenant governor e) commissioner of the general land office f) comptroller of public accounts g) speaker of the house

governor attorney general lieutenant governor commissioner of the general land office comptroller of public accounts

Select all that apply Which of the following are reasons that the level of detail in the Texas Constitution is problematic? a) It contributes to the necessity for constant change to the constitution. b) It fails to address specifics, such as tax exemptions and land assessment, that aren't adequately handled by legislation. c) It makes the constitution too inflexible. d) It focuses on broad foundations rather than specifics. e) It contributes to the unwieldy length of the document.

it contributes to the necessity for constant change to the constitution it makes the constitution too inflexible it contributes to the unwieldly length of the document

How does the U.S. Constitution create a federal system? a) It grants powers exclusively to a central government. b) It grants powers exclusively to the state governments. c) It distributes power between the national and state governments. d) It allows voters to allocate power to national and state governments.

it distributes power between the national and state governments

Which of the following statements about political culture is accurate? a) It drives institutions b) It is not relevant to institutions c) It identifies the players in the political process d) It specifies the rights of the branches of government

it drives institutions

Which statement is most accurate regarding the Texas Constitution? a) It is one of the longest state constitutions in the nation. b) Its overly flexible nature is reflected in the constant change it has undergone. c) One of its strengths is its high degree of detail, spelling out topics all the way down to the county level. d) It is one of the most organized state constitutions in the nation.

it is one of the longest state constitutions in the nation

How did later constitutions handle the provisions of the 1845 statehood constitution? a) Almost all of its provisions were overturned in the 1876 constitution. b) Most of its provisions did not survive in the 1861 constitution. c) Most of its provisions were included in later constitutions.

most of its provisions were included in later constitutions

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court provided a broad interpretation of the ______ Clause, giving Congress the authority to pass laws that it deemed appropriate so long as they are consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. a) Necessary and Proper b) Interstate Commerce c) Due Process d) Equal Protection

necessary and proper

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

one

What is the exception to the separation of powers in the Texas Constitution? a) in matters of civil rights b) during disputed elections c) only expressly permitted instances d) in time of war

only expressly permitted instances

What does the phrase "separation of powers" mean? a) Power is divided between the people and the government. b) Power is concentrated in the executive and the legislative branches of government. c) Power is divided among the three branches of government. d) Power is divided between the states and the people.

power is divided among the three branches of government

Select all that apply The constitution of 1876 ______. a) reflected the traditionalistic/individualistic political culture of the state b) restricted the powers of the legislature c) increased the powers of the governor d) revealed the centralization aspirations of the national Republicans e) reestablished many statewide and local elected offices f) abolished slavery

reflected the traditionalistic/individualistic political culture of the state restricted the powers of the legislature reestablished many statewide and local elected offices

An amendment to the Texas constitution that addressed what issue was ruled to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015? a) same-sex marriage b) abortion c) property rights protection d) prayer in school

same-sex marriage

Nineteenth-century federalism a) saw the federal government dictate even the smallest aspects of state and local government. b) saw the federal government mostly dominant over states. c) continued unchanged through the twentieth century. d) saw states mostly dominant over the federal government.

saw states mostly dominant over the federal government

Select all that apply Article IV of the Texas Constitution ______. a) restricts the right of calling special sessions to the legislature b) organizes the judicial branch c) creates a centralized executive branch d) sets the length of the governor's term e) describes the executive branch

sets the length of the governor's term describes the executive branch

Select all that apply Article III of the Texas Constitution a) sets the terms of office of members of the legislature. b) divides the legislature into two branches. c) sets the qualifications and terms of office for the executive. d) sets the qualifications for legislators. e) requires the legislature to meet every year.

sets the terms of office of members of the legislature divides the legislature into two branches sets the qualifications for legislators

Which statement is accurate regarding amending state constitutions? a) State constitutions are amended much more often than the national constitution. b) Generally, all state constitutions have about the same number of amendments. c) The national constitution is amended much more often than state constitutions. d) There is virtually no variation in the number of amendments in state constitutions versus the national constitution.

state constitutions are amended much more often than the national constitution

Under supremacy principles, ______ passed by state legislatures are superior to the ______ passed by local governments. a) regulations; directives b) directives; regulations c) statutes; ordinances d) ordinances; statutes

statutes; ordinances

Select all that apply Which of the following statements about the voter initiative is accurate? a) Texas does not have the initiative. b) The initiative process allows voters to propose changes to the state constitution. c) An initiative requires the collection of a certain number of signatures within a set time. d) All states allow the initiative. e) Most states that allow the initiative are east of the Mississippi.

texas does not have the initiative the initiative process allows voters to propose changes to the state constitution an initiative requires the collection of a certain number of signatures within a set time

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause also referred to as the elastic clause? a) The clause allows Congress to stretch its power to meet its needs. b) The clause allows states to stretch their power to meet their needs. c) The clause allows the Supreme Court to stretch its power after Congress has declared war. d) The clause limits Congress's policy-making powers.

the clause allows congress to stretch its power to meet its needs

Which of the following stands in the way of broad changes to the Texas Constitution? a) the conservative nature of Texas politics b) contentious disagreements among citizens about potential revisions c) intense interest by political leadership in favor of reform d) high levels of concern over how a new constitution would open the door for interest groups in Texas

the conservative nature of texas politics

Which of the following is true of constitutions? a) They provide a detailed background of the government's development. b) They list citizens' duties regarding elections. c) They structure government and divide and assign power. d) They list specific duties for every government official.

they structure government and divide and assign power

True or false: An ideal constitution does not necessarily equal good governance.

true

True or false: As of 2019, the Texas Constitution has been amended over 500 times.

true

True or false: In addition to the U.S. Constitution, all 50 states have their own written constitutions.

true

True or false: McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) expanded the federal governments power under the Necessary and Proper clause and further solidified national supremacy.

true

True or false: The Necessary and Proper Clause is also commonly called the "Elastic Clause".

true

True or false: The Radical Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 removed power from the local government and centralize power of the state government

true

True or false: The supremecy clause establishes that when state laws conflict with federal laws, fedeal laws shall prevail.

true

True or false: Voter ignorance in Texas contributes to the low voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections.

true

Select all that apply Which of the following are general criticisms of the Texas Constitution? a) unclear organization b) too flexible c) not enough detail d) overly long e) constant change

unclear organization overly long constant change

Goods transported across state lines. a) Interstate Commerce b) Intrastate Commerce

A

Article 1 of the Texas Constitution covers the a) executive department. b) Bill of Rights. c) powers of government. d) legislative department.

B

Federalism is best defined as a) Government by the people. b) Governing power distributed between a national government and regional governments. c) Power concentrated within the central government. d) State power protected above the central government.

B

The Necessary and Proper Clause, states that ______ shall have the power to make all laws needed to carry out the powers established in the Constitution. a) Courts b) Congress c) the President d) the people

B

The federal and state governments share all of the following powers EXCEPT a) Protect public health and safety. b) Provide education. c) Collect taxes. d) Punishment of those who violate laws.

B

Which constitution was the first to govern Anglos in Texas? a) Republic of Texas Constitution b) Republic of Mexico's constitution of 1824 c) U.S. Constitution d) Reconstruction constitution

B

How long is the Texas legislative session? a) two years. b) one year. c) 6 months. d) 140 days.

D

Process in which a criminal is returned to the state in which a crime was committed, to answer for and serve punishment. a) Full Faith and Credit b) Privileges and Immunities c) Social Contract Theory d) Extradition

D

The Statehood Constitution was adopted in a) 1836. b) 1824. c) 1866. d) 1845.

D

The ______ reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government shall remain with the States and the people. a) Privileges and Immunities Clause b) Fourteenth Amendment c) Necessary and Proper Clause d) Tenth Amendment

D

Articles IX and XVI of the Texas Constitution concern the ______. a) establishment of state universities b) eligibility of those who can vote c) creation and structure of counties in the state d) funding of education and the provision of a system of free public schools

creation and structure of counties in the state

What does the supremacy clause do? a) It makes the executive supreme over the legislative branch. b) It makes the U.S. Constitution the supreme law of the land. c) It makes the state governments more powerful than the federal government. d) It makes state constitutions the supreme law of the land.

it makes the u.s. constitution the supreme law of the land

Select all that apply Which of the following describe Article II of the Texas Constitution? a) It more explicitly refers to the separate checks on the branches of government than does the U.S. Constitution. b) It provides for rights and protections beyond those of speech, religion, and the rights of the accused. c) It provides for a senate of 31 members and a house of representatives of 150 members. d) It discusses the separation of powers in Texas government.

it more explicitly refers to the separate checks on the branches of government than does the u.s. constitution it discusses the separation of powers in texas government

According to Article V of the Texas Constitution, ______. a) lower court judges are selected by the Texas Supreme Court b) most judges in Texas are appointed, but some are elected c) judges in Texas are appointed d) judges in Texas are elected

judges in texas are elected

In all states, the ______ can propose changes to the state constitution. a) executive b) legislature c) voters d) highest court in the state

legislature

Which of the following dictates the ballot wording of all constitutional amendments in Texas? a) supreme court b) legislature c) governor d) Texas Election Code

legislature

Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution separate powers and provide for a system of checks and balances? a) They were afraid of concentrating power in the hands of a single person. b) They wanted to concentrate power in the legislature. c) They were afraid of concentrating power in the people. d) They wanted to concentrate power in the executive.

they were afraid of concentrating power in the hands of a single person

True or false: Section 32 of the Texas Bill of Rights, which defined marriage as a union of one man and one woman, was held unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court in 2015.

true

True or false: The commerce clause has expanded the power of the federal government over the states.

true

Which of the following statements best summarizes voters' responses to the constitutional amendment process in Texas? a) Voters approve more proposed amendments than they reject, thanks to a focused educational campaign spearheaded by the state legislature. b) Voters approve far more proposed amendments than they reject, thanks to intense efforts by interest groups. c) Voters reject far more proposed amendments than they approve because of a dislike for change. d) Voters reject more proposed amendments than they approve.

voters approve far more proposed amendments than they reject, thanks to intense efforts by interest groups

Many reformers believe the Texas Constitution is in need of a comprehensive revision. What is a reason why this is unlikely to happen? a) strong distrust of government b) strong distrust of reformers c) high levels of satisfaction with the existing process d) "Lone Star" pride in having the longest state constitution

A

The Necessary and Proper Clause, states that ______ shall have the power to make all laws needed to carry out the powers established in the Constitution. a) Congress b) the President c) the people d) Courts

A

The Republic of Texas Constitution of 1836 provided for a ______ form of government. a) Unitary b) Confederate c) Federalism

A

The current Texas Constitution (1876) reflects the conservative nature of the state and the ______ of government. a) distrust of b) centralized power c) deep respect of d) belief of strong

A

The framers of the 1876 Texas constitution adopted a plural executive system in order to a) limit the power of the governor. b) make the executive branch the dominant of the three. c) increase oversight of state agencies. d) provide an additional check on the legislative branch.

A

Under the Radical Reconstruction Constitution of 1869, the governor served a term of _____ years. a) 4 b) 6 c) 2 d) 3

A

Under the Statehood Constitution of 1845, the governor's served a ______ year term. a) 2 b) 4 c) 3 d) 6

A

______ are laws passed by a local government. a) Ordinances b) Proclamations c) Laws d) Statutes

A

The notion that all individuals possess inalienable rights and willingly submit to government to protect those rights is embodied in a) the individualistic subculture. b) social contract theory. c) popular sovereignty. d) the traditionalistic subculture.

B

While the average state constitution is 38,548 words, the Texas constitution is nearly ______ words. a) 77,000 b) 87,000 c) 67,000 d) 57,000

B

The first Reconstruction Constitution was adopted in a) 1845. b) 1869. c) 1861. d) 1866.

D

What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not? a) separation of powers b) legislative member qualifications c) Bill of Rights d) equal rights amendment

D

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution contains this statement? "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." a) Ninth b) Eleventh c) Twelfth d) Tenth

D

Initiative-generated amendments are ______. a) more likely to succeed than those proposed by state legislatures b) less likely to succeed than those proposed by state legislatures c) just as likely to succeed as those proposed by state legislatures d) almost always successful, unlike those proposed by state legislatures

less likely to succeed than those proposed by state legislatures

The 1845 statehood constitution provided for ______. a) limited executive authority b) the removal of property rights previously granted to women c) annual sessions of the legislature d) unlimited terms for most officials

limited executive authority

Which statement is true regarding the freedoms identified in state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution? a) Most state constitutions do not deal with civil liberties. b) Most state constitutions provide fewer freedoms than the national constitution. c) State constitutions do not generally contain a Bill of Rights. d) Many state constitutions provide more freedoms than the national constitution.

many state constitutions provide more freedoms than the national constitution

What was the first constitution to govern Anglos in Texas? a) Republic of Texas Constitution b) Statehood Constitution c) Republic of Mexico's Constitution d) Reconstruction Constitution

republic of mexico's constitution