PSCI 2306 Chapter 2 Questions with Verified
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Which of the following is the purpose of a constitution?
To establish procedures for making laws.
What's one flaw of many constitutions?
They're deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of the time in which they
were written.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state constitutions and
national constitutions?
State constitutions are amended more frequently than national constitutions.
Whereas the Federal constitution divides power into executive, judicial, and legislative
branches, states often divide powers among multiple authorities. What's one result of
this?
Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping responsibilities.
Which tool allows citizens to vote on a law in a popular election?
Referendum.
What important event occurred in Texas 1876?
The basis of the current constitution of Texas was first drafted.
The constitution of Coahuila y Tejas instituted the legislature to promote what initiative
that has persisted into modern times?
Education.
, The constitution of Coahuila y Tejas was influences by several existing constitutions.
The division of government powers among the executive, judicial, and legislative
branches was borrowed from which?
U.S. Constitution.
What event made delegates rush to adopt the 1836 constitution?
Fighting during the Battle of the Alamo.
Texas becoming the 28th state in the union caused which of the following events?
The adoption of the constitution of 1845.
Why doe the Handbook of Texas online say that the constitution of 1845 is the most
respected of Texas's Constitutions?
It was simple and direct.
The general provisions article of the constitution of 1845 concentrated on restricting
legislative powers. Which provision was included in this section?
Total accrued state debt couldn't exceed $100,000 except in cases of war, insurrection, or
invasion.
The constitution of 1845 gave the powers to appoint the attorney general and secretary
of state to which?
The governor.
What event caused the creation of the confederate constitution of 1861?
Texas seceded from the U.S.
What significant change did the Convention make in the constitution of 1866?
Correct Answers
Which of the following is the purpose of a constitution?
To establish procedures for making laws.
What's one flaw of many constitutions?
They're deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of the time in which they
were written.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state constitutions and
national constitutions?
State constitutions are amended more frequently than national constitutions.
Whereas the Federal constitution divides power into executive, judicial, and legislative
branches, states often divide powers among multiple authorities. What's one result of
this?
Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping responsibilities.
Which tool allows citizens to vote on a law in a popular election?
Referendum.
What important event occurred in Texas 1876?
The basis of the current constitution of Texas was first drafted.
The constitution of Coahuila y Tejas instituted the legislature to promote what initiative
that has persisted into modern times?
Education.
, The constitution of Coahuila y Tejas was influences by several existing constitutions.
The division of government powers among the executive, judicial, and legislative
branches was borrowed from which?
U.S. Constitution.
What event made delegates rush to adopt the 1836 constitution?
Fighting during the Battle of the Alamo.
Texas becoming the 28th state in the union caused which of the following events?
The adoption of the constitution of 1845.
Why doe the Handbook of Texas online say that the constitution of 1845 is the most
respected of Texas's Constitutions?
It was simple and direct.
The general provisions article of the constitution of 1845 concentrated on restricting
legislative powers. Which provision was included in this section?
Total accrued state debt couldn't exceed $100,000 except in cases of war, insurrection, or
invasion.
The constitution of 1845 gave the powers to appoint the attorney general and secretary
of state to which?
The governor.
What event caused the creation of the confederate constitution of 1861?
Texas seceded from the U.S.
What significant change did the Convention make in the constitution of 1866?
