Explain the reason for the limitations imposed by the Texas ...

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Explain the reason for the limitations imposed by the Texas Constitution on the powers of the governor. Why is there greater potential for conflict in the plural now than when Texas was a one-party Democratic state?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Bill Clements is the only individual to ever have been elected governor for nonconsecutive terms in office.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify reaction to Reconstruction policies and abuses of Governor Edmund Davis as reasons for limiting the governor's authority.
2. Explain how offices in a plural executive can be held by individuals of different political parties and how this has been more common in recent decades. Explain that individuals from opposite parties are more likely to disagree with one another.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: False

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Gracias!

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