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Chapter 21: The Texas Constitution

This activity contains 13 questions.

In what year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?

19321776167619761876

Before the 1876 Constitution, how many other Texas Constitutions have been adopted?

15436

What makes the 1876 Constitution different from the previous ones?

It is more fair to citizens.It did not allow amendments.It is easier to understand.It is more inclusive.It is more restrictive.

The current Texas Constitution has ________ articles?

101771224

Article 1 of the Texas Constitution contains what important provisions?

Legislative DepartmentEducationJudicial DepartmentExecutive DepartmentBill of Rights

Which answer best describes the term "piecemeal revision"?

revision through amendments that add or delete items revision of budget bills through line-item vetoesan amendment adopted from Native Americans painful initiation ritual all new governors go through name of constitution drafted by Angelo St. University

Which answer best describes the term "comprehensive revision?"

amendment that allows for the replacement of all top state officials security measures that keep the governor safe while traveling constitutional revision through the adoption of a new constitution budget revisions that exceed over 100 line-item vetoesnone are correct

What are two methods of amending the Constitution?

piecemeal and comprehensive revision direct and indirectopinion polling and votingdebate and electionedit and revise

Anna Mowry is mentioned in the text as

introducing comprehensive revision options.the head of the League of Women voters.the first Texas Ranger.one of Texas's best former Governors.proposing piecemeal revisions in the past three legislative sessions.

"Deadwood" is referred to in the text as

the favorite movie of President Bush.an adjective describing ineffective legislators.unnecessary/repetitive parts of the Constitution.wasted government funds.unfunded mandates.

Which of the following was NOT one of the committees of the 1974 Constitutional Convention?

FinanceAccountingEducationLocal government

What is meant by the term "Cockroach?"

a nickname for the leader of the Constitutional Conventiona member of a Constitutional Convention that does not support any revisiona member who fully supports revisionany legislator that votes against his or her own party.a gross insect

A revisionist is ________.

the one who edits the final draft of a revised Constitution none are correct a member of the Constitutional Convention that will only accept total revision of the Constitution a term for a "liberal" constitutional judge a term for a "conservative" constitutional judge

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