Who made up the grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the texas constitution?

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JacelynOroak

Sep 17, 2019, 11:22:10 AM

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Who made up the grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the texas constitution?

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EulahMcbryde

Sep 17, 2019, 12:58:56 PM

The Grange was a militant farmers' movement of the late 19th century that fought for improved conditions for farmers. They made sure that small farmers' interest were considered.

Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?

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They were an agricultural group who wanted a government that would improve the plight of farmers.


Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution? 

They were an agricultural group who wanted a government that would improve the plight of farmers. 

Under the 1836 Republic of Texas Constitution

Which of the following is not a reason for the low level of voter turnout for constitutional amendments? a. Elections for amendments are held in “off” years, when no candidates are on the ballot. b. Voters generally have little information about these amendments. c. Most amendments are relatively insignificant for most voters. d. Many amendments are not controversial. e. Negative advertising in the media has had the effect of alienating possible voters.

Negative advertising in the media has had the effect of alienating possible voters.

The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created 

by members of the Texas Republican Party. 

Which of the following statements about the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1865 is not true? A. There were strong Union and secessionist factions at the convention. B. Texas had to repudiate the war debt incurred by the state. C. Texas had to return to the federal government parts of Oklahoma seized by Texas Confederate soldiers. D. The state had to formally reject the right of secession. E. Texas had to accept the abolition of slavery.

Texas had to return to the federal government parts of Oklahoma seized by Texas Confederate soldiers.

Which of the following is the best definition of a confederation? 

a system of government in which states maintain their sovereignty 

The supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution states that:

laws passed by national gov are supreme over all state laws

The domination of Texas politics by Republicans and E.J. Davis after the Civil War ended

In armed standoff in the capital between the Republican governor and the democratic legislature in 1872

The majority of delegates to the Convention of 1836 that drafted the constitution for a newly independent Republic of Texas were from 

slave-owning southern states. 

Which of the following was not part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States? A. Texas could divide itself into as many as five separate states. B. Texas would retain title to its public lands. C. Texas ceded all military armaments, bases, and facilities to the U.S. government. D. Texas was responsible for paying all foreign debts it incurred while independent. E. Texas could maintain its own army and navy for twenty-five years.

Texas could maintain its own army and navy for twenty-five years.

Which of the following was not an important part of the 1827 Constitution of Coahuila y Tejas, established when Texas was part of Mexico?

It established a bicameral legislature 

Which of the following is not found in the Texas bill of rights? A. guarantees of equal treatment under law B. guarantees of no religious tests for officeholders C. the right to trial by jury D. the right to employment E. freedom of religious worship

In what year was Texas’s current constitution ratified

  1. The system of distributing powers between states and a central government is called

Which of the following describes a significant difference between the structure of the Texas executive department and the structure of the U.S. executive branch? 

In Texas, the executive department is made up of several elected offices, instead of just one. 

What is the most important difference between the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions? 

State constitutions are subordinate to the U.S. Constitution. 

Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876? 

the necessity of strong limitations on the authority of state officials 

Under the Texas Constitution, who has the power of impeachment? 

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, while the senate has the power to try and convict. 

What was the main criticism of the current Texas Constitution behind the Ratliff-Junell proposal for a new constitution? 

The constitution was too restrictive and cumbersome for contemporary government. 

The main problem that stalled the admission of Texas into the United States was:

That Texas would be a pro-slavery state

Which of the following statements best describes the post–Civil War governorship of E. J. Davis?

Davis was a Republican who used the centralized powers of the governorship to maintain control over his regime

The separation of government into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—is called

Philosophically, the Texas Constitution reflects a

distrust of politicians and political power

Which of the following is not a similarity between the U.S. Constitution and the Texas constitution? A. Both constitutions divide authority between a central government and regional governments. B. Both constitutions have been amended several hundred times. C. Both constitutions derive their power from the authority of the people. D. Both constitutions create a system of checks and balances between the different branches of government. E. Both constitutions have a clause providing the legislature with the authority to make all laws necessary and proper to carrying out its expressed powers.

Both constitutions have a clause providing the legislature with the authority to make all laws necessary and proper to carrying out its expressed powers.

The Texas Constitution requires which of the following for amendment?

a two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature and majority vote from the voters of Texas 

What is the major difference between the bill of rights in the Texas constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights?

The Texas constitution grants to Texans rights that are not found in the U.S. Constitution.

Which of the following is not a function of state constitutions?

a) to create political institutions and explain what their powers are

b) to prevent concentrations of too much power in one office, through a series of checks and balances

c) to set the proper tax rates for state and county authorities

d) to forbid certain government actions by establishing civil liberties

e) to establish the basic rules and guidelines for state governments to operate

To set the proper tax rates for state and county authorities

The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1861 was dominated by 

lawyers and slaveholders. 

Which of the following was not a goal for those writing the Texas Constitution?  A. restrictions on the power of the government to get into debt B. giving independence to the judiciary by making all judges appointed, instead of elected C. limits on the ability of the government to impose taxes D. strong popular control of state government E. checking the powers of the governor

giving independence to the judiciary by making all judges appointed, instead of elected 

The Texas constitution is

a long, complex, and detailed document. 

What did the members of the Grange fight for in the creation of the Constitution of 1876 quizlet?

What did the members of the Grange fight for in the creation of the Constitution of 1876? That the powers of the banks would be restricted by constitutional provisions.

Who wrote the Texas Constitution?

The Constitution of the Republic of Texas (1836), the first Anglo-American constitution to govern Texas, was drafted by a convention of fifty-nine delegates who assembled at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 1, 1836 (see CONVENTION OF 1836).

What is one document that influenced the Texas Constitution?

The declaration of independence was written by George Childress and modeled after the United States Constitution. Lorenzo de Zavala helped in the drafting of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas by personally designing its flag and serving as vice president.

What happened at the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974?

The constitutional convention lasted for seven months and closed on July 30, 1974, having failed by three votes to produce a document to submit to the voters. The eight amendments added to the constitution and approved by the legislature were defeated by voters in the special election held on November 4, 1975.