Assignment task: For this assignment, we will focus on Chapter 2: The Constitution.
In this assignment, each question is worth 5 points, for a total of 40 points. Please read and fully answer each question. Providing an example may help provide context to your response. Please do not submit a one sentence response for questions that require explanation. Partial responses to a question will result in receiving partial credit. Submit your response via Word document (not via Google docs or PDF) to this assignment.
Q1. How has the Texas Constitution been influenced by the US Constitution? Explain your answer.
Q2. How often is the Texas Constitution amended? How many amendments does it have?
Q3. How did the 1876 version of the Texas Constitution reset the length of time and dates of the Legislature?
Q4. Why was the Plural Executive created?
Q5. Discuss the significance of the 1869 version of the Texas Constitution.
Q6. What is a constitution? What version of the Texas Constitution do we operate under today?
Q7. The 1836 version of the Texas Constitution allowed for what kind of government? List and discuss...
Q8. What is the significance of Sam Houston in Texas Government? Explain your answer.