March 25
Texas gov Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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Which of the following is a purpose of a constitution
A. to establish procedures for making laws
B. to describe in detail all the laws of the state
C. to create a fixed set of norms for governance
D. to outline the day-to-day politicking typically associated with government
Ans: A
What is one flaw of many constitutions?
a. Many constitutions are not pragmatic enough, and instead focus too heavily on
the lofty ideals and traditions of democracy.
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b. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of the time in
which they were written.
c. They are largely sacred symbols rather than functioning documents.
d. State constitutions often create institutions that are too weak to effectively address
modern demands of governing.
Ans: b
Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state constitutions and
national constitutions?
National constitutions are more prone to being entirely rewritten.
State constitutions are amended more frequently than national constitutions.
National constitutions are more likely to be amended for relatively unimportant
matters.
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State constitutions are typically shorter than national constitutions.
Ans: b
Whereas the federal constitution divides power into executive, judicial, and legislative
branches, states often divide powers among multiple authorities. What is one result
of this?
Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping responsibilities.
It is easier to determine accountability within state governments.
There are fewer avenues by which public passions or moods may infiltrate the
political process at the state level.
State governments are typically more efficient than national governments.
Ans: a
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What important event occurred in Texas in 1876?
Texas, then a Spanish province, joined the state of Coahuila.
The basis of the current constitution of Texas was first drafted.
Texas was governed by the first of seven different constitutions.
Texas became a region within a newly formed Mexican state.
Ans: b
The Constitution of Coahuila y Tejas instructed the legislature to promote which of
the following initiatives that has persisted into modern times?
education
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Texas gov Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers)
Which of the following is a purpose of a constitution
A. to establish procedures for making laws
B. to describe in detail all the laws of the state
C. to create a fixed set of norms for governance
D. to outline the day-to-day politicking typically associated with government
Ans: A
What is one flaw of many constitutions?
a. Many constitutions are not pragmatic enough, and instead focus too heavily on
the lofty ideals and traditions of democracy.
pg. 1
, March 25
b. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of the time in
which they were written.
c. They are largely sacred symbols rather than functioning documents.
d. State constitutions often create institutions that are too weak to effectively address
modern demands of governing.
Ans: b
Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state constitutions and
national constitutions?
National constitutions are more prone to being entirely rewritten.
State constitutions are amended more frequently than national constitutions.
National constitutions are more likely to be amended for relatively unimportant
matters.
pg. 2
, March 25
State constitutions are typically shorter than national constitutions.
Ans: b
Whereas the federal constitution divides power into executive, judicial, and legislative
branches, states often divide powers among multiple authorities. What is one result
of this?
Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping responsibilities.
It is easier to determine accountability within state governments.
There are fewer avenues by which public passions or moods may infiltrate the
political process at the state level.
State governments are typically more efficient than national governments.
Ans: a
pg. 3
, March 25
What important event occurred in Texas in 1876?
Texas, then a Spanish province, joined the state of Coahuila.
The basis of the current constitution of Texas was first drafted.
Texas was governed by the first of seven different constitutions.
Texas became a region within a newly formed Mexican state.
Ans: b
The Constitution of Coahuila y Tejas instructed the legislature to promote which of
the following initiatives that has persisted into modern times?
education
pg. 4
