Social Studies, Part 2
Question 1: Give an overview of the Texas Constitution.
Answer 1: The Texas Constitution, adopted in 1876, is the second oldest state constitution still in effect. As with many state constitutions, it explicitly provides for the separation of powers and incorporates its bill of rights directly into the text of the constitution (as Article I). The bill of rights is considerably lengthier and more detailed than the federal Bill of Rights, and includes some provisions unique to Texas.
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Question 2: Describe the offices of U.S. government in Texas
Answer 2: Texas has a Governor, elects two U.S. Senators and 32 U.S. Representatives.
Question 3: Give an overview of the Legislature of Texas.
Answer 3: The Legislature of Texas, like the legislature of every other state except Nebraska, is bicameral (that is, it has two chambers). The House of Representatives has 150 members, while the Senate has 31. The speaker of the house leads the House, and the lieutenant governor leads the state Senate. The Legislature meets in regular session only once every two years. The Legislature cannot call itself into special session; only the governor may call a special session, and may call as many sessions as often as desired.
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