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A major overhaul of the Texas Constitution is most likely to occur when
 
  A. the U.S. Supreme Court declares a number of its current provisions to be in violation of the
  U.S. Constitution.
  B. the Texas Legislature determines that it no longer can budget for two years as required by the
  current constitution.
  C. the Texas Supreme Court declares that the provisions for public education are
  unconstitutional.
  D. interest groups agree that a new constitution is needed.
  E. the general public recognizes a need for a new constitution.

Question 2

All but one of these principles of government organization was included in the Texas Constitution of 1876. The exception is
 
  A. a plural executive with the election of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general,
  treasurer, and land commissioner.
  B. a legislature limited to biennial sessions unless called by the governor.
  C. a state court system in which judges are elected.
  D. an amendment process limited to constitutional amendments to be approved by voters.
  E. a restrictive Bill of Rights.



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