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Which of the following was NOT part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States?
Which of the following was NOT part of the annexation agreement between Texas and the United States?
The state of Texas has had three constitutions in the course of its history.
The state of Texas has had three constitutions in the course of its history.
False
Texas has operated under how many constitutions?
Texas has operated under how many constitutions?
7
The Texas Constitution of 1869 was written by members of the Republican Party, including ten African Americans.
The Texas Constitution of 1869 was written by members of the Republican Party, including ten African Americans.
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What is the major difference between the Bill of Rights in the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights?
What is the major difference between the Bill of Rights in the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights?
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What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not?
What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not?
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The Reconstruction governor who initially refused to leave office after being ousted by voters was?
The Reconstruction governor who initially refused to leave office after being ousted by voters was?
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Texas has a Bill of Rights containing more liberties than those found in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Texas has a Bill of Rights containing more liberties than those found in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
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Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?
Who made up the Grange, and what effect did they have on the writing of the Texas Constitution?
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The first federal constitution that Texas operated under was the British constitution.
The first federal constitution that Texas operated under was the British constitution.
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Texas became an independent republic in ________ and became part of the United States in ________.
Texas became an independent republic in ________ and became part of the United States in ________.
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Which is a true statement about the powers of the national government?
Which is a true statement about the powers of the national government?
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The Mexican War of Independence against ________ grew out of the ________.
The Mexican War of Independence against ________ grew out of the ________.
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The Texas Constitution of 1876 was written to?
The Texas Constitution of 1876 was written to?
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The Constitution of 1866 did not exclude former secessionists from voting.
The Constitution of 1866 did not exclude former secessionists from voting.
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In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?
In what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?
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Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?
Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?
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Which provision of the 1836 Constitution was the most important adaptation of Spanish-American law for the Texas Republic?
Which provision of the 1836 Constitution was the most important adaptation of Spanish-American law for the Texas Republic?
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Which of the following was NOT a goal for those writing the Texas Constitution of 1876?
Which of the following was NOT a goal for those writing the Texas Constitution of 1876?
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The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created?
The Texas Constitution of 1869 was created?
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Study Notes
Annexation and Constitutions
- Texas was allowed to maintain its own army and navy for 25 years as part of the annexation agreement with the U.S.
- Texas has operated under a total of 7 constitutions in its history.
- The Texas Constitution of 1869 was crafted by Republican members, including ten African American delegates.
Bill of Rights
- The Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights offers additional rights not found in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
- An equal rights amendment is included in the Texas Constitution but is absent from the U.S. Constitution.
- Texas's Bill of Rights contains more liberties than those in the U.S. version.
Historical Context
- Edmund J. Davis was the Reconstruction governor who refused to vacate office after being ousted.
- Texas declared independence in 1836 and joined the United States in 1845.
- The Mexican War of Independence against Spain was influenced by the Napoleonic Wars.
Government Authority
- The Texas Constitution of 1876 aimed to limit governmental authority perceived as contrary to citizens’ interests.
- The year 1876 marks the ratification of Texas's current constitution.
- A key principle in drafting the Texas Constitution of 1876 was enforcing strong limitations on state officials' powers.
Adaptations and Goals
- The concept of community property was a significant adaptation from Spanish-American law in the 1836 Constitution.
- The writers of the Texas Constitution of 1876 did not aim to ensure judicial independence by appointing judges rather than electing them.
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Test your knowledge on the history and details of Texas's annexation and its various constitutions. This quiz explores the unique aspects of the Texas Constitution, including its Bill of Rights and the historical context surrounding Texas's statehood. Discover how Texas's governmental structure has evolved over time.
