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dejastew

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Which of these strategies are used by groups to embed their particular policy concerns in the state constitution?
 
  a. Secure a provision that will result in economic gains for the group.
  b. Prohibit the state from taking a particular action.
  c. Secure tax relief.
  d. Advance a special interest that is already the subject of a constitutional guarantee.
  e. All of these strategies are used by such groups.

Question 2

Special interests in Texas often attempt to have policies favoring them included in the constitution because _____.
 
  a. there is great prestige in having their own provisions in the constitution
  b. the constitution is more difficult to change than ordinary laws
  c. constitutional amendments can be approved more quickly than ordinary laws
  d. voters tend to pay little attention to what is done to the constitution
  e. all of these



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

b



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