How did the 1836 Constitution of the Republic and the state constitution of 1845 differ from the current Texas Constitution of 1876 in terms of the executive branch? Explain the historical reason for the reshaping of the powers of the governor by the current Texas Constitution.
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Compare and contrast these three constitutions, explaining that the 1836 Constitution of the Republic gave the president of the republic powers that closely resembled those of the American president, with the exception of not being able to lead armies without the consent of Congress, and that the state constitution of 1845 continued the office of a strong single or unified executive who had considerable powers to appoint other executive officials.
2. Identify reaction to Reconstruction policies and abuses of Governor Edmund Davis as reasons for limiting the governor's authority.
You might also like to view...
In recent years, the practice of gerrymandering
a. has made elections more competitive. b. has protected incumbents from both parties. c. is nearly always unconstitutional due to several Supreme Court decisions. d. has had little impact on the outcomes of elections. e. had favored congressional challengers as they try to unseat incumbents.
Which of the following is an example of opposition research?
a. A news reporter chooses to highlight scandalous lobbying violations in a broadcast. b. Congressional oversight uncovers that an executive agency is misusing funds. c. A Democrat presents evidence that a Republican-sponsored bill will hurt the economy. d. A challenger uncovers evidence that a Senator used illegal drugs.