a form of government in which people elect representatives to act on their behalf
the principle that gov must protect the legal rights of citizens. these protections are
grounded in the bill of rights and inform the American judicial system
triggered by the democratic party's return to statewide power in Texas
A functional division of governmental offices and personnel used in U.S. national
government and state governments, including that of Texas.
Term 2 of 104
Why does the text describe the amendment process as a decision tree? Choose the BEST
answer.
the amendment process is comprised of a series of decisions made by various actors
a feature of a political system that gives each branch of government some degree of
oversight and control over the actions of other branches.
they intended for all ratified amendments to have widespread support
the amendment process's consensus requirements
Term 3 of 104
8 of the 17 amendments added after the bill of rights address which if the following issues?
education
they were two of the most populous states
a bicameral legislature
federal elections
,Term 4 of 104
The principle of the separation of powers was PRIMARILY intended to do which of the
following?
compulsory school attendance
the governor
that they were subject to oppressive taxes from the British Crown
limit the power of the central gov
Term 5 of 104
The US gov required what in order for Texas to qualify for readmission to the union?
Texas had to reject laws passed under the confederacy
states cons are amended more frequently than national constitutions
the US constitution has a much more rigorous amendment process
that they were subject to oppressive taxes from the British Crown
Term 6 of 104
why is the Texas constitution so hard to understand?
extensive length and disorganization, combined with the framers' refusal to hire a
stenographer
they wanted to ensure that the people would be represented indirectly
the preamble, the branches of gov, and the state and national govs and amendment
precess
they intended for all ratified amendments to have widespread support
,Term 7 of 104
which of these is considered an advantage of the amendment process?
a bicameral legislature
vague language allows for flexibility and diversity in interpretation
the failure of the equal rights amendment shows the difficulty of modifying the
constitution
the preamble, the branches of gov, and the state and national govs and amendment
precess
Term 8 of 104
which event made delegates rush to adopt the 1836 con?
the meeting of the first continental congress
fighting during the battle of the alamo
Thomas Jefferson
a system of choosing political officeholders in which the voters directly cast ballots for
the person, persons, or political party that they desire to see elected
Term 9 of 104
how many executive offices does article four outline? (Texas)
it had been created under pressure from Washington and the radical republicans
ensuring that state respect the laws of other states
a high level of detail is specified in the constitution, including policy matters such as the
creation of hospital districts
6
, Term 10 of 104
which courts did the constitution establish? (Tex)
constitutional courts
election
states cons are amended more frequently than national constitutions
ratification of the articles by unanimous consent of the states
Term 11 of 104
which of the following statements about the amendment process is accurate?
vague language allows for flexibility and diversity in interpretation
through proposal by a two-thirds vote in congress, and approval by three-fourths of the
state legislatures
they intended for all ratified amendments to have widespread support
the failure of the equal rights amendment shows the difficulty of modifying the
constitution
Term 12 of 104
why did the framers make it relatively difficult to amend the constitution?
the failure of the equal rights amendment shows the difficulty of modifying the
constitution
extensive length and disorganization, combined with the framers' refusal to hire a
stenographer
they intended for all ratified amendments to have widespread support
that they were subject to oppressive taxes from the British Crown
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