The Constitution has been amended 27 times

Which of the following provides the best explanation for the fact that Democratic presidents promote policies that disproportionately benefit Democratic citizens?

A)a shared commitment to the principles of patronage as a mechanism of political loyalty B)a shared value system that embraces socialism as the best means to solve our nation's problems C)a shared belief that the nation as a whole has a special obligation to its most vulnerable citizens D)a shared loyalty to using the tools of the federal budget to always benefit your supporters even if no one else receives any benefit

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Texas Constitution of 1876, which is the current state constitution?

A. It is considered to be one of the textbook examples of what a state constitution should look like. B. It was designed to place strong restraints on government to guard against abuses of the people. C. It has rarely been amended since its adoption. D. It addresses the frame of government through broad, general principles rather than with specific statutory details.