Please help me answer the questions below
1. Texas has one of the shortest state constitutions of all the states in the United States
- True
- False
2. The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution applies to the states because of the 14th Amendment
- True
- False
3. Since the United States Constitution does not address victim's rights, the Texas Constitution is able to address victim's rights.
- True
- False
4. The first Texas Constitution was influenced by which of the following
- Spanish/Mexican law
- The United States Constitution
- English common law
- All of the above
5. Law that is written down, in the constitution or in-state regulations is called ________ law
- Statutory
- Common
- Written
- Implied
6. Law that is derived from judicial decisions is called ________ law
- Statutory
- Common
- Written
- Implied
7. How is the Texas Constitution amended?
- 3/4 approval by the legislature and a majority of registered voters
- 2/3 approval by the legislature and approval by the governor
- 2/3 approval by the legislature and a majority of voters who vote
- The Texas Constitution cannot - and has not - been amended
8. Amendments to the Texas Constitution are usually not approved by the voters.
- True
- False
9. The Texas Constitution provides for ____ branches of government in order to maintain a separation of power.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
10. The first Texas Constitution after Texas became a state in 1945 contained provisions that were
- pro-corporation
- pro-monopoly
- anti-corporation
- anti-slavery
11. Are there any term limits for elected state officials in Texas?
- Yes
- No