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jwb375

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Why are Texas legislators unlikely to limit their own terms?
 
  A) Because the Texas Constitution of 1876 explicitly forbids it
  B) Because many legislators would like to stay in office for a long time
  C) Because of the high salary paid members of the legislature
  D) Because most legislators in Texas are Democrats, and the Democratic Party traditional opposes term limits
  E) Because an amendment to the state constitution would be required to establish legislative term limits, and Texas legislators are loath to amendment the state constitution.

Question 2

The 1845 Texas Constitution established what trait of Texas government that still exists today?
 
  A) A unicameral legislature
  B) A legislature that meets biennially
  C) A 2-year term for governor
  D) Three justices on the Supreme Court
  E) Term limits for the governor (no more than four years out of every six)



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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