13 Which statement regarding Texas's historic position on civil rights is accurate? A Texas minorities have relied on federal, not state, courts to protect their civil rights. B All of these are accurate descriptions. 2 Points The domination of Texas by the traditionalist political culture has made it less likely that minorities' civil rights would be protected. State courts have allowed Jim Crow laws, Black Codes, and poll taxes to exist without intervention. Question 14 Brown v. Board of Education involved A striking down Jim Crow laws across the South Bending the white primary protection of freedom of speech for civil rights activists use of the Fourteenth Amendment to strike down school segregation 2 Points Last saved 9:39 Question 15 The cases in Jasper and Tulia, Texas demonstrated that, A Texas has made progress in granting equal treatment to its citizens all of these residual racism continues to exist some parts of the state have made more racial progress than others Question 16 Punitive damages A occur in civil not criminal cases B may occur in tort cases (C) are awarded in addition to actual damages are due to willful and malicious misconduct 2 P Question 17 2 Points Oncean amendment proposal has been successfully approved by the Texas legislature, what is required for the amendment to be ratified? a two-thirds supermajority of voters in a popular election about one-third of the voters in a popular election a three-fourths supermajority of voters in a popular election a simple majority of voters in a popular election. 2 Points Question 18 To ensure an organized government, what must a constitution accomplish? A Clarify who are the major officials of the government. Determine how major officials of the government are elected. Establish what the relationships are among those charged with governmental functions. Ensure that major officials do not have discretion to determine whether constitutional provisions apply to given situations Question 19 The legislative article of the Texas Constitution, provides for long and frequent legislative sessions places term limits on state legislators places innumerable restrictions on legislative action D allows legislators to set their own salaries Question 20 The Texas Constitution establishes limited-purpose local governments with taxing authority known as, A unincorporated townships B general-law cities municipalities D) special districts 2 Points 2 Points Question 21 Which state constitution has been amended the most times in its history? (A) Alabama Florida Texas California Question 22 Article 1 of the Texas Constitution contains. A provisions pertaining to the judicial branch B) the Texas Bill of Rights provisions pertaining to the executive branch provisions pertaining to the legislative branch. Question 23 Which of these wasnot a provision of the constitution adopted in 1876? (A) establishing a state debt ceiling B) limiting the governor's term to two years holding annual regular legislative sessions setting the salaries of elected officials Question 24 Which of these isnot an issue generally focused on by those who advocate reform of the Texas Constitution? (A) excessive detail in the constitution B biennial legislative sessions reducing the flexibility in how one interprets the constitution D) the plural executive branch Question 25 Which constitution in Texas's history was heavily influenced by Jacksonian democracy? (A) Republic of Texas Constitution (B) Radical Reconstruction Constitution Statehood Constitution Reconstruction Constitution Question 26 The twenty counties that voted against ratification of the constitution in 1876 were A) located in South Texas B) located in West Texas rural urban. Question 27 The ideological philosophy of the Grange is best described as. supportive of improving conditions for African Americans B overwhelmingly conservative evenly split between liberals and conservatives overwhelmingly liberal Question 28 Which of these would best describe the relationship between state laws and federal laws? 2 P 2 Pc A Texas is the only state that does not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. Texas is the only state that has constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. Most states, including Texas, have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. Most states, including Texas, do not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. Question 29 2 Points What does Article VI of the U.S. Constitution provide for in case of a conflict between the U.S. Constitution and a state constitution? A The issue involved determines which document takes precedence. B The question of precedence must be settled by the U.S. Congress. The state constitution invariably takes precedence. The U.S. Constitution invariably takes precedence. Question 30 Carpetbaggers would have had the most influence in the drafting of which state constitution? Radical Reconstruction Constitution B) Republic Constitution Civil War Constitution Reconstruction Constitution 2 Points Lost saved 9