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Analyze how Governor Edmund J. Davis used the constitutional powers given to him by the constitution of 1869 and how it impacted the Republican Party in Texas.
 
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Question 2

In 2004, several obsolete provisions dealing with Spanish and Mexican land titles were removed from the Texas constitution.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 3

Explain the length of the Texas constitution and analyze how the legislature contributes to lengthening state constitutions.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Answer:
A. Texas constitution has 90,000 words
1. Separate articles for executive, legislative and judicial powers
2. Bill of Rights
3. Powers of local governments
B. Constitutions blur constitutional and legislative law
1. Length is due to the inclusion of not just governmental structure but policy matters
2. Texas constitution example: parimutuel gambling and the state lottery
a. Neither issue is part of governmental structure; should be included in state statues
b. state law forbids horseracing, constitution forbids lottery
c. Horseracing betting approved by simple majority
d. lottery required amendment to state constitution
3. State constitutions have many legislative provisions making them restrictive
a. restrictions lead to many amendments
b. Texas high end with 300 amendments (U.S Constitution has 27)



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