Politics utsa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1827; Our first Constitution: Coahuila y Tejas - ANSWER Name the constitution: -Governed by Mexico -Slavery was Illegal -1 year terms -Unicameral -Governor must pledge allegiance to church -Executive department consisted of a governor (enforced the law, led the state militia, and granted pardons) and a vice governor

Texas Politics 1133 UTSA Ch 4-6 Exam 2 Who is the longest-serving governor in the history of Texas? - Answer- Rick Perry from Who is the shortest serving governor in TX - Answer- Fletcher Stockdale Who were the 2 women governors in TX? - Answer- Miriam Ferguson Ann Richards Who was the 1st Republican governor in TX? - Answer- William Bill Clements How do you run for a statewide office in TX? - Answer- Annouce your intent to run WIn the party nomination Start early in Jan Med...

Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - ANSWER reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government. According to the U.S. Constitution's national supremacy clause, - ANSWER federal laws enacted under the U.S. Constitution take precedence over state laws.